Marquette, MI – After a damp start to Columbus Day, skies across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are set to clear through midweek before another round of rain arrives Thursday. Commuters and leaf-peepers alike can look forward to sunny stretches by Wednesday, offering a great window for travel or fall activities before conditions turn wet again.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, Monday brings lingering morning showers with highs near 64°F. Winds could gust up to 30 mph, but clearing skies will follow by evening. Tuesday and Wednesday look pleasant with mostly sunny conditions and highs in the mid-50s—ideal for fall hikes, pumpkin patch visits, and scenic drives along U.S. Highway 41.
By Thursday, clouds increase again as another system moves in from the west. Rain chances climb through the afternoon and evening, with cooler air settling in behind the front. Weekend highs will hover in the low 50s, and patchy frost is possible by early Saturday morning in inland areas.
Residents are encouraged to secure outdoor decorations and prepare for slick roads by Thursday night. Drivers should monitor conditions closely, especially along coastal routes near Lake Superior where gusty winds may impact visibility.
Five-Day Forecast at a Glance:
- Monday: Morning showers, high 64°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 53°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 55°F.
- Thursday: Showers developing, high 58°F.
- Friday: Cloudy with showers likely, low near 42°F.
