Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is starting the day in a deep freeze, with fog and mist hovering over Marquette and temperatures near 14 degrees. The calm, pale sunrise won’t last. Strong winds are set to roar in by late afternoon.
The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Wind Advisory from 4 p.m. through 1 a.m. Gusts could reach 45 mph across Marquette, Baraga, Ontonagon, and southern Houghton counties. In the Keweenaw, isolated gusts may approach 60 mph.
Highs climb to 42 degrees today under partly sunny skies. Southwest winds increase steadily, then shift northwest tonight. A slight chance of snow showers develops after midnight, with lows plunging near 9 degrees. Wind chills will fall below zero at times.
Blowing snow and sudden crosswinds could make travel tricky on US-41 and M-28. Secure loose outdoor items before winds strengthen. High-profile vehicles should use extra caution this evening.
Saturday turns sharply colder, with highs near 14 degrees and wind chills between -5 and zero. Clouds linger into Saturday night as temperatures drop near 1 degree. Sunday stays mostly sunny but frigid, with highs around 17 and lows near 3.
By Monday, temperatures moderate to near 30 under partly sunny skies. Midweek readings rise into the upper 30s and low 40s. Longer-range guidance hints at above-normal temperatures building into early March, signaling gradual spring warmth ahead.
For now, brace for late-winter bite and powerful winds. Are you seeing stronger gusts near Lake Superior today?
Five Day Outlook for Marquette, Michigan:
Today: Partly sunny, high 42. Wind Advisory late.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 14.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 17.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 30.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 37.
