Michigan — The cold settles deep into the Upper Peninsula this morning, wrapping Marquette in a quiet, brittle chill. Snowbanks creak, Lake Superior steams faintly, and every step crunches underfoot.
Early temperatures hover near 7°F, with wind chills dipping below zero at times. Clouds hang low, and while conditions look calm, the cold remains unforgiving. Exposed skin can numb quickly, especially near the lakeshore where light gusts persist. Drivers should watch for slick patches on US-41 and M-28, where untreated surfaces remain icy.
Today stays mostly cloudy, with highs only reaching the lower 20s. Melting stays limited, keeping sidewalks and parking lots slick through the afternoon. Tonight, temperatures fall back near 19°F, and a slight chance of snow showers develops after midnight. Accumulation remains light, but even minor snow can reduce visibility before daybreak.
Monday brings more active weather. Snow showers may develop during the morning, followed by a wintry mix by afternoon as warmer air noses in aloft. Meteorologists say freezing rain and sleet are possible during this transition. Travel conditions could deteriorate quickly, especially on bridges and elevated roadways.
Monday night carries the highest risk. Periods of snow and freezing rain may linger, with surface temperatures near freezing. Ice amounts look light for now, but even a thin glaze could create hazardous driving conditions into early Tuesday.
By Tuesday, temperatures rise toward 31°F, easing icing concerns. Snow showers linger, then taper as colder air returns Tuesday night. Midweek turns quieter but colder again, with highs near 22°F Wednesday and lows dropping into the single digits.
Looking ahead to the 6–10 day outlook, a gradual warming trend appears likely across the Great Lakes. With lake ice coverage increasing, temperature swings may slow, but signs point toward a modest February thaw by late week.
How are road conditions where you are this morning?
Five-Day Outlook – Marquette, MI
• Today: Mostly cloudy, high 23°F
• Monday: Snow showers, wintry mix possible, high 32°F
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, chance snow, high 31°F
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, colder, high 22°F
• Thursday: Partly sunny, high 27°F
