Michigan — Snow sweeps in low across U.S. 41 this morning, blurring the shoreline and softening streetlights near Lake Superior. What begins as steady snowfall today becomes a prolonged winter event, with travel impacts building through the holiday weekend.
The National Weather Service reports a slow-moving system spreading light to moderate snow across western and central Upper Michigan today. In Marquette, snow showers continue through the day, with highs near the mid-20s and reduced visibility at times. Roads may turn slick quickly, especially during heavier bursts.
Conditions worsen Saturday into Sunday. Snow totals exceeding 8 inches are expected in higher terrain across western Upper Michigan by Saturday night. While Marquette may see variable accumulation, frequent snow and gusty winds will create drifting and patchy blowing snow. Travel along U.S. 41, M-28, and county roads may become hazardous as snow fine-tunes into powder.
By Sunday night, colder air locks in. Winds increase to 20–45 mph, lifting loose snow and dropping visibility sharply at times. Snow may appear lighter, but impacts increase as blowing snow reduces sightlines and erases lane markings.
MLK Day brings the coldest stretch so far this season. Highs struggle near 6 degrees, with wind chills plunging well below zero. Snow showers persist into Monday, and even minor accumulation may lead to flash freezing after brief daytime melting.
Plan extra time if traveling this weekend. Keep winter survival gear in vehicles and limit exposure during peak cold. Winter is fully entrenched across the Upper Peninsula, and conditions may change quickly after sunset. Seeing heavy snow or drifting near you? Share what you’re experiencing around Marquette.
Five-Day Outlook for Marquette, Michigan
Today: Snow showers likely, high near 26
Saturday: Snow showers, breezy, high near 28
Sunday: Snow showers, colder, high near 14
MLK Day Monday: Snow and blowing snow, very cold, high near 6
Tuesday: Chance of snow, bitter cold, high near 7
