Marquette, Michigan – Residents across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula should keep rain gear nearby through Friday as periods of showers and thunderstorms move across the region before giving way to a much drier and cooler weekend. While severe weather is not expected, occasional downpours and lightning could briefly affect travel and outdoor activities through Friday evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, showers and thunderstorms began developing across the western Upper Peninsula Thursday morning and will continue on and off through Friday. Afternoon temperatures today will climb into the 80 to 92 degree range, making it the warmest day before cooler air settles into the region this weekend.
Rain chances continue Friday with highs between 77 and 84 degrees, affecting communities including Marquette, Houghton, Iron Mountain, Escanaba, Munising, and Ironwood. Drivers on U.S. Highway 2, U.S. Highway 41, and M-28 should be prepared for reduced visibility and slick roads during heavier showers.
Conditions improve Friday night as rain gradually exits the region. Saturday will feature a mix of sun and clouds with cooler highs ranging from 68 to 81 degrees, followed by another pleasant day Sunday with afternoon temperatures between 70 and 82 degrees.
Anyone heading outdoors through Friday should monitor the weather for passing thunderstorms and seek shelter if lightning develops. The return of cooler temperatures and drier air this weekend will provide favorable conditions for hiking, camping, boating, and other outdoor activities across the Upper Peninsula.
Five-Day Forecast for Marquette, Michigan
- Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. High 80–92°F.
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms. High 77–84°F.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler. High 68–81°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny. High 70–82°F.
