MARQUETTE, Mich. – A gray sky and steady wind off Lake Superior mark the start of Michigan’s early winter shift this morning. The air feels damp, temperatures hover near freezing, and the next push of Arctic chill is already forming to the northwest. Rain showers spreading into the Upper Peninsula today will give way to a colder, slushier mix by Friday evening—just as weekend travelers and playoff fans hit the road.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, steady rain through Friday will begin changing to wet snow late in the day as temperatures dip below 35°F. A few slick spots may develop along U.S. 41 and M-28, especially in shaded or elevated areas. Gusts up to 25 mph could reduce visibility along the lakeshore. Drivers are urged to slow down and prepare for slushy patches and freezing windshields by Saturday morning.
Saturday’s highs barely reach the mid-30s, and light snow showers may continue through the afternoon. Though totals stay under an inch, the combination of cold pavement and lake-effect moisture could create a few icy spots. By Sunday, colder air pours deeper into the Upper Peninsula, sending highs to near freezing and lows into the 20s.
Early next week brings a stronger push of Arctic air sweeping from the Plains to the Great Lakes. Temperatures may fall into the teens by Tuesday—Veterans Day—marking one of the season’s first widespread cold snaps. With flakes already flying across parts of Michigan, the Upper Peninsula’s long winter has clearly begun.
Five-Day Forecast for Marquette, MI:
Thu: 46/38 – Increasing clouds; rain develops late.
Fri: 47/28 – Rain turns to snow by evening; breezy, colder.
Sat: 36/25 – Snow showers; chilly and gusty.
Sun: 34/26 – Snow showers linger; biting wind off the lake.
Mon: 36/27 – Cloudy, scattered snow; Arctic chill deepens.
