Marquette, Michigan – Mild days and cloudy skies are on deck for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula this week, but by midweek, rain returns to the Marquette area—just in time to disrupt outdoor plans. Drivers along M-553 and near Sawyer International Airport should expect slick roads Wednesday evening as scattered showers move through the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, a 50% chance of rain will develop Wednesday night following a mostly cloudy and breezy day. Tuesday remains dry, with a high near 62°F and calm northeast winds around 5 mph. The first showers could begin late Wednesday afternoon, with the heaviest rainfall expected overnight into Thursday.
While Tuesday is mostly sunny across the region, Wednesday marks the shift. Rain chances climb to 30% by afternoon, rising to 50% by night. Thursday morning holds another 30% chance of rain before skies begin clearing into the weekend.
Localized flooding is not expected, but commuters should use caution on wet roads, especially along US-41 and M-553. No active warnings are in place, but the NWS may issue updates if rain totals increase.
5-Day Outlook for Marquette:
- Wednesday: High near 68°F, 30% chance of afternoon showers
- Thursday: Morning rain chance, high near 66°F
- Friday: Sunny, high near 66°F
- Saturday: Sunny and warm, high around 61°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60s
