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Upper Michigan Weather Alert: Snow Possible Veterans Day Nov 11
Marquette, MI – Residents across Michigan's Upper Peninsula will enjoy another unusually mild November day Monday before a changing weather pattern brings cooler temperatures, lake effect rain showers
By Jordan Mercer · 2026-11-09T09:20:03.233Z
Marquette, MI – Residents across Michigan's Upper Peninsula will enjoy another unusually mild November day Monday before a changing weather pattern brings cooler temperatures, lake effect rain showers and the possibility of wet snow in higher elevations on Veterans Day.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Marquette, temperatures Monday, November 9, are expected to reach 50 to 55 degrees across much of the Upper Peninsula, approximately 5 to 10 degrees above seasonal averages.
Mostly cloudy skies will dominate the day, with occasional sprinkles possible during the afternoon as a weather front moves west to east across the region.
The warmest conditions are expected across western Upper Michigan.
Mild Weather Continues Tuesday Following Monday's frontal passage, skies should gradually clear late in the afternoon and evening.
Overnight temperatures are expected to fall between 35 and 40 degrees.
Tuesday will bring mostly sunny conditions, with highs ranging from 45 to 55 degrees. Southern portions of the Upper Peninsula are expected to experience the warmest temperatures.
Tuesday night will turn cooler, with lows dropping into the 30 35 degree range.
Lake Effect Rain and Snow Possible Wednesday A more noticeable weather change arrives Wednesday, November 11, as lake effect precipitation develops across portions of Upper Michigan.
The NWS forecasts daytime temperatures between 40 and 50 degrees, with the warmest conditions across southern and eastern sections.
Rain showers are expected to develop during Veterans Day, with snow potentially mixing in across higher elevations late Wednesday afternoon.
The possibility of mixed precipitation could become important for residents traveling through elevated areas, although the forecast does not specify snowfall accumulations.
What Residents Should Know Those attending outdoor Veterans Day ceremonies or traveling across the Upper Peninsula should prepare for cooler, potentially damp conditions Wednesday.
While Monday and Tuesday offer relatively mild weather, the midweek transition serves as a reminder that winter conditions can return quickly across northern Michigan.
Residents should monitor updated NWS forecasts for changes in precipitation type, timing and potential travel impacts