Marquette, Mich. – Sunshine will dominate Tuesday in the Upper Peninsula, but drivers and residents should prepare for a midweek storm shift. With storms expected to build by Wednesday afternoon, conditions could complicate travel and outdoor plans across Marquette County and along U.S. 41.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, Tuesday will stay clear and warm, topping out near 80 degrees under calm skies. Winds will hold steady from the south around 10 mph, providing an ideal window for road travel, campus activities, or late-summer yard work.
By Wednesday, conditions change sharply. Showers and thunderstorms are expected after 2 p.m., with storms likely to persist into the evening. Some could bring heavy rain, lowering visibility for evening commutes. Motorists should avoid unnecessary travel during the storm window and prepare for slower driving times, especially on highways leading south toward Escanaba and west into Iron Mountain.
Nighttime storms may linger until 2 a.m. Thursday, followed by cooler, cloudy weather. Temperatures will dip into the mid-50s overnight, a reminder that fall conditions are quickly setting in across northern Michigan.
Thursday will remain mostly cloudy with highs near 64 degrees. Another round of showers is likely Saturday and Sunday, which may affect weekend recreation and outdoor events. Residents should monitor local alerts as more advisories may follow.
Five-Day Forecast for Marquette, Michigan
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 80, low 63.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m., high 78, low 57.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 64, low 52.
- Friday: Partly cloudy, high 81, low 60.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny early, then showers possible, high 86, low 54.
- Sunday: Chance of showers, high 67.
