A gray dawn settles over Lake Superior as snow clouds churn inland, spinning loose flakes across Marquette’s frozen streets. The temperature holds near 9°F, and though winds are light now, the air feels heavy with the next round of snow building offshore.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, lake-effect snow is ongoing today across the northwest wind snowbelts. Accumulations range from 1 to 3 inches across the western Upper Peninsula, with localized 3–5″ totals possible in Luce and Chippewa Counties under stronger lake bands. Visibility may quickly drop below half a mile in the heaviest bursts.
This is just the start. Two fast-moving clipper systems are expected to bring fresh accumulations from Monday night through Wednesday, creating several rounds of hazardous travel across U.S. 41, M-28, and I-75 corridors. Gusty southwest winds Tuesday may produce blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas near the lakeshore.
Plan ahead for difficult travel early Tuesday and again late Wednesday. Drivers should keep emergency kits and cold-weather gear ready, as wind chills dip below zero during early commutes. Bitter air lingers behind each system, with highs staying in the 20s through midweek.
Looking longer term, meteorologists hint at a reinforcing Arctic blast December 11–17, with the coldest air of the season pushing into the Great Lakes and Northeast. Snowbelt communities should brace for persistent lake-effect flurries — a true early December setup leading into the holiday travel rush.
Five-Day Outlook
Today: Light snow, high 18°F.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 23°F.
Tuesday: Snow likely, high 29°F.
Wednesday: Snow showers continue, high 28°F.
Thursday: Snow chances linger, high 24°F.
