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Michigan Snow Nov. 12-14: Marquette, MI Could See 4-6 Inches
Marquette, MI – Lake effect snow is expected to spread across portions of Michigan beginning Thursday, Nov. 12, with some communities facing accumulating snowfall and hazardous driving conditions thro
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-11-12T10:54:43.324Z
Marquette, MI – Lake effect snow is expected to spread across portions of Michigan beginning Thursday, Nov. 12, with some communities facing accumulating snowfall and hazardous driving conditions through Saturday, Nov. 14. The heaviest snow is forecast in the Upper Peninsula, while parts of northern Lower Michigan and the Thumb could also see accumulation.
According to the National Weather Service offices in Marquette, Gaylord and Detroit/Pontiac, a cold front will bring rain, gusty winds and a transition to lake effect snow Thursday evening. Snow showers could continue into Saturday, with the greatest travel concerns developing Thursday night into Friday morning.
Upper Peninsula: 4 6 Inches Possible
Marquette County could experience some of the highest snowfall totals, particularly around Gwinn and Sawyer, where 4 to 6 inches are forecast through 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13.
Ironwood could receive 2 to 4 inches, while portions of Baraga County may experience heavier localized snowfall. Higher elevations in Marquette and Baraga counties face an increased risk of difficult driving conditions.
Traverse City: Friday Morning Snow
Across northwest Lower Michigan, Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties could receive 1 to 2 inches Thursday night into Friday morning.
The National Weather Service in Gaylord warned that locally higher amounts are possible where persistent snow bands develop. Motorists traveling Friday morning should allow extra time.
Southeast Michigan: Snow Through Saturday
In southeastern Michigan, Port Huron and portions of Sanilac and St. Clair counties could receive 1 to 2 inches of wet snow through Saturday morning, Nov. 14.
North winds could gust between 25 and 30 mph Thursday afternoon. Detroit and surrounding communities are expected to see considerably less accumulation.
Travel Outlook
Drivers should prepare for rapidly changing visibility, wet pavement and potentially slippery roads beneath persistent snow bands.
Residents should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts as lake effect snowfall amounts can change significantly over short distances.