MARQUETTE, Michigan – A cold dawn broke over Lake Superior with clear skies and a sharp 30°F chill, the kind that stings the face and turns breath to mist. For now, calm conditions stretch across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — but a wintry mix looms by Saturday, bringing the next reminder that November’s transition is fully underway.
Today stays quiet, with clouds increasing and highs near 39°F. Northwest winds at 10 to 15 mph will gust up to 25 mph, adding a brisk edge along the lakefront. By late tonight, temperatures dip into the upper 20s under mostly cloudy skies — perfect setup for Saturday’s developing snow potential.
The National Weather Service calls for a 30% chance of snow showers Saturday afternoon, mixing briefly with rain as highs hover near 40°F. Roads should stay mostly wet, but brief bursts of snow could reduce visibility in higher elevations around Marquette County. By Sunday, sunshine returns, offering a brief window for outdoor plans or early Thanksgiving travel.
The next system takes aim Monday and Tuesday with widespread rain likely, potentially totaling 0.5 to 1 inch across the western U.P. Colder air follows by Wednesday, introducing a stronger snow chance into midweek. Long-range trends hint at a winter-like pattern setting up by Thanksgiving, with colder-than-normal air spilling across the Midwest and Northeast through early December.
Five-Day Forecast for Marquette, MI:
Fri: 39/27 – Increasing clouds, gusty northwest winds.
Sat: 40/34 – Snow/rain mix, 0.5″ possible.
Sun: 47/32 – Mostly sunny, calmer.
Mon: 48/39 – Showers late, breezy.
Tue: 47/30 – Rain, turning cooler.
