Marquette, Michigan – Bitter air stings exposed skin this morning as light flakes drift across dark pavement, setting the stage for one of the coldest stretches Upper Michigan has faced in years. Wind cuts through layers, snow squeaks under boots, and untreated roads glaze quickly as temperatures struggle to climb.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, an Extreme Cold Warning and Extreme Cold Watch remain in effect as Arctic air settles over the region through Saturday. Wind chills may plunge as low as 40 below zero, with frostbite possible on exposed skin in minutes. Lake-effect snow showers continue through Friday, occasionally reducing visibility on US-41 and M-28.
Across the Upper Peninsula, scattered snow squalls may briefly intensify this morning and again Friday, creating sudden whiteouts and slick stretches. In Marquette County, daytime temperatures hover near 5 degrees before dropping well below zero by nightfall. Gusts near 30 mph worsen conditions, especially in open areas and along the lakeshore.
Travelers should plan extra time, avoid sudden braking in squalls, and keep emergency kits ready. Residents are urged to protect pets, limit outdoor exposure, and safeguard pipes as prolonged freezing increases rupture risks. Even minor melting during daylight may refreeze quickly, creating flash-freeze hazards after sunset.
Cold holds through the weekend before modest moderation early next week, though snow chances linger. Additional advisories may be issued as conditions evolve. Traveling this weekend? Share what you’re seeing on the roads.
Five-Day Outlook for Marquette, Michigan
- Today: Scattered snow showers, high near 5, wind chills well below zero
- Friday: Snow showers, high near 3, dangerous wind chills
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and bitterly cold, high near 5
- Sunday: Chance of snow showers, high near 10
- Monday: Slight chance of snow, high near 12
