Marquette, MI – The air feels brittle and still this morning in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, sitting near 21°F under a clear but biting sky. The quiet won’t last long — a shifting pattern is set to usher in rain, snow, and gusty winds just as Thanksgiving week begins.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, scattered snow showers are expected through the morning before tapering off later today. Skies clear briefly Sunday, offering a calm but chilly break for errands, outdoor work, or early travel plans. Highs will reach the upper 40s by Monday under partly sunny skies before a strong front moves in Monday night.
Rain develops late Monday, turning steady into Tuesday with an 80–90% chance of precipitation. As colder air sweeps back into the region Tuesday evening, rain is expected to transition to snow. Winds could gust up to 25 mph, reducing visibility along U.S. 41 and M-28, especially during peak travel hours.
By Wednesday, snow showers become likely, signaling the start of a longer cold stretch. Thanksgiving Day remains cold but mostly quiet, with highs near 31°F and occasional flurries possible near the lakeshore. Looking ahead, national outlooks suggest heavier snow may develop across parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes between November 25 and early December — a sign that true winter is on the doorstep.
Five-Day Outlook (Marquette, MI)
- Sunday: Sunny, high 46°F
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 49°F
- Tuesday: Rain turning to snow, high 47°F
- Wednesday: Snow showers likely, high 38°F
- Thanksgiving Day: Mostly cloudy, chance of flurries, high 31°F
