Michigan begins the day under a thick blanket of gray as overcast skies settle across the Upper Peninsula. Damp pavement reflects the early light around Marquette, and a steady southwest breeze carries the crisp bite of late November air. With Thanksgiving travel ramping up, today’s shifting conditions may create slowdowns across U.P. routes.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers may develop through the morning, becoming more likely by early afternoon as moisture pushes off Lake Superior. Winds increase at times, gusting up to 20 mph, which may cause sudden crosswinds on exposed stretches of U.S. 41 and M-28. Travelers should watch for slick spots and drifting sprays of road mist during heavier pockets of rain.
Temperatures climb into the low 40s, keeping precipitation strictly liquid. To be fair, the mild air offers a brief break from early-season flurries, though colder patterns continue building nationally. Clouds hold into tonight with a slight chance of lingering showers before conditions dry out for Friday.
Friday brings a brighter turn with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 30s. Winds shift northwesterly, pulling in cooler air but not enough for a snow chance. Saturday stays partly sunny and seasonal, ideal for late-fall yard cleanup or early holiday decorating before colder weather presses in next week.
Behind the calm stretch, meteorologists point to a larger Winter Tease. Models hint at heavy snow potential somewhere across the northern U.S. between November 25 and December 3. While Marquette’s exact risk remains uncertain, colder air reaching the Great Lakes near Thanksgiving could shift travel patterns quickly. Residents and travelers should stay alert for updates as the holiday approaches.
Five-Day Outlook (Fri–Tue)
• Friday: Mostly sunny, high 39.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, high 40.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 47.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, high 47.
• Tuesday: Showers likely, high low 40s.
