Marquette, Michigan – Soft snowflakes drift across Lake Superior’s shoreline this morning, blurring the horizon where the cold gray sky meets the still, dark water. The air feels sharp and clean — 23°F with a wind chill in the teens — and the first hints of winter hang over the city like a quiet promise.
Today, light snow showers may brush through Marquette and nearby communities along U.S. 41 and M-28. The National Weather Service reports scattered flurries developing through mid-morning, tapering to mostly cloudy skies by late afternoon. Winds will pick up from the south at 10 to 15 mph, gusting near 25 mph, with highs near 39°F. Slick spots are possible on untreated roads, especially in shaded or elevated areas.
By Wednesday, a quick-moving system slides in from the west, bringing a mix of rain and snow through the day. Little to no accumulation is expected, but visibility could briefly dip in heavier showers. Winds strengthen again — gusts may reach 30 mph off Lake Superior — before conditions clear late Wednesday night.
Then, the change comes quickly. Sunshine returns Thursday with highs in the mid-40s, and Friday follows suit under bright skies and calm breezes. It’ll feel like a late-autumn reprieve before another potential round of rain arrives over the weekend.
This week’s pattern signals a classic Upper Peninsula transition — early-season snow teasing the edges of November, followed by a mild break that invites one more chance for outdoor chores, early decorating, or simply soaking in the stillness before true winter settles in.
Five-Day Outlook for Marquette, MI:
Mon: 39/33 – Scattered snow showers; breezy.
Tue: 41/33 – Mix of rain/snow; gusty.
Wed: 45/30 – Clearing; sunny late.
Thu: 44/34 – Mostly sunny; calm winds.
Fri: 50/38 – Mild; rain chances increase Saturday.
