MARQUETTE, Mich. – Snow is already falling across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and by Monday night, parts of Marquette and Alger counties could see up to 10 inches of accumulation. It’s the region’s first significant lake-effect event of the season, and it’s shaping up to make travel extremely difficult along stretches of U.S. 41 and M-28 through Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. Monday. Lake-effect snow bands are expected to intensify late today and persist through Monday afternoon, with the heaviest snow north of U.S. 41 and near Big Bay. Totals of 3 to 6 inches are widespread, but localized bands could deliver 8 to 10 inches in higher terrain east of the city.
Visibility may drop to near zero during the heaviest bursts, and roads could quickly become snow-covered. The Monday morning and evening commutes are expected to be most hazardous, with blowing snow and slippery bridges adding to travel risks. Winds will gust near 25 mph, driving wind chills into the teens.
Motorists are urged to avoid unnecessary travel in the heaviest bands, keep emergency gear in their vehicles, and allow extra stopping distance on rural and lakeshore roads.
Conditions will gradually improve late Monday night, with calmer, partly sunny skies expected by Veterans Day. For now, this marks a clear shift into early winter across the Upper Peninsula—and a reminder that lake-effect season is officially underway.
Five-Day Forecast for Marquette, MI:
Sat: 34/23 – Mostly cloudy; snow showers developing.
Sun: 33/26 – Snow showers likely; 3–6″ possible.
Mon: 36/25 – Lake-effect snow; gusty winds, slick roads.
Tue: 39/31 – Partly sunny; cold but calmer for Veterans Day.
Wed: 40/31 – Rain/snow mix; light accumulations late.
