Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is locked in a gritty late winter pattern this morning, with lake effect snow sweeping across Marquette and visibility dropping in bursts. Wind chills hover near zero as northwest winds gust over 30 mph, kicking up loose snow along M-28 and US-41.
Temperatures sit near 14 degrees under overcast skies. Snow showers linger through the morning, especially east of the city and toward Alger County. Blowing snow creates sudden whiteout pockets in open areas. If you’re commuting, slow down and increase following distance.
Snow chances continue into tonight, though coverage becomes more scattered. Lows dip near 7 degrees. Any untreated roads will refreeze quickly as temperatures fall. This is prime flash-freeze territory across central Upper Michigan.
Thursday brings another round of snow chances, with highs near 29 degrees. Light accumulations are possible, mainly during the afternoon. Travel impacts should remain localized but steady.
Friday offers a brief spring tease. Mostly sunny skies push highs near 43 degrees. That milder air won’t last. A strong cold front arrives Friday night with breezy conditions and sharply colder air. Gusts could exceed 45 mph near Lake Superior, leading to renewed blowing snow in exposed areas.
Saturday turns sharply colder again, with highs near 15 degrees and additional snow showers possible. Sunday stays chilly but brighter, with highs in the mid-teens. Early next week trends milder, climbing into the 20s and 30s, with long-range outlooks hinting at above-normal temperatures as March approaches.
Five Day Outlook for Marquette, Michigan:
Today: Snow showers, high 18.
Thursday: Chance of snow, high 29.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 43.
Saturday: Chance of snow, high 15.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 16.
