Upper Michigan is set to experience an extended period of warm and dry weather, with temperatures soaring 10 to 15 degrees above normal. Highs will range from the low 60s to low 70s starting Thursday and continuing into the weekend, bringing a taste of late summer to the Upper Peninsula.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, today’s highs will reach the mid-50s under mostly sunny skies, with overnight lows dipping into the upper 20s in cooler spots. Thursday and Friday are forecast to be even warmer, with highs near 70 degrees in many areas.
While the weekend looks dry for most of the region, there is a slight chance of rain in the Keweenaw Peninsula on Saturday. Despite this, models are trending toward drier conditions overall.
Residents are reminded to remain cautious of potential fire hazards, as the warm and dry conditions could lead to an elevated risk of wildfires through Friday.
