Marquette, MI — A spring snow event is set to sweep across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula this weekend, bringing chilly conditions and potential travel disruptions to Marquette and surrounding areas. With snow showers expected as early as 10 a.m. Saturday, residents should prepare for a cold, wintry weekend despite the calendar reading April.
According to the National Weather Service, Marquette faces a 30% chance of snow showers Saturday morning, increasing to 50% by Sunday night. Gusty winds up to 20 mph could reduce visibility, especially along key routes like US-41. Daytime highs will hover in the upper 30s, while overnight lows dip to the low 20s—well below typical spring norms.
On Saturday, expect partly sunny skies between brief snow showers. Saturday night clears up slightly, but temperatures drop to 25°F. Sunday brings another round of light snow showers with a high of just 36°F.
The cold continues into Monday with overcast skies and a high of 28°F. Tuesday finally sees some relief with partly sunny skies and a modest high of 33°F. Warmer spring conditions may return by midweek, with highs in the mid-40s forecast for Wednesday and Thursday.
