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Michigan Weather Alert: Lake-Effect Snow Lingers Into Saturday Nov 14
MARQUETTE, MI – Lake effect snow continues across portions of Michigan's Upper Peninsula Friday, Nov. 13, with additional accumulation possible in higher elevations before a weekend weather shift brin
By Elliot Vaughn · 2026-11-13T09:04:06.065Z
MARQUETTE, MI – Lake effect snow continues across portions of Michigan's Upper Peninsula Friday, Nov. 13, with additional accumulation possible in higher elevations before a weekend weather shift brings improving conditions and a significant warmup early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, lake effect snow showers will gradually diminish Friday morning, becoming more isolated during the afternoon and evening.
Forecasters expect an additional 1 to 2 inches of snow across higher terrain in Marquette and Baraga counties , with localized totals potentially reaching 4 inches in favored locations.
The weather service identified a 40% chance of additional snowfall reaching 4 inches in rural higher terrain west of Marquette County Road 510 and well north of U.S. Highway 41.
Snowfall amounts will vary by location, with the greatest accumulation potential concentrated in elevated areas rather than across the entire Upper Peninsula.
Friday temperatures are expected to reach 32 to 40 degrees , while lingering lake effect rain and snow showers gradually become less widespread.
By Saturday, Nov. 14, remaining lake effect precipitation should continue to dissipate, with afternoon highs ranging from 35 to 45 degrees.
Overnight temperatures could fall between 28 and 36 degrees Friday night, followed by colder readings Saturday night, particularly across western portions of the region.
Sunday, Nov. 15, is expected to bring improving conditions, with sunshine across western Upper Michigan and morning clouds gradually clearing farther east.
Sunday highs should range from 39 to 46 degrees , marking the beginning of a warming trend.
The National Weather Service expects dry weather beyond Saturday, with temperatures rebounding to unusually warm levels for November.
Highs could climb into the upper 40s and lower 50s early next week , providing a noticeable change from the recent lake effect snow pattern.
Residents traveling through higher elevations should remain alert for localized snow accumulation before conditions improve.
Updated forecasts are available at weather.gov/mqt .