Michigan, Marquette – The wind off Lake Superior cuts sharp this morning, pushing wind chills near 6 degrees as commuters step into a biting February chill.
Temperatures sit near 18 degrees early today under mostly sunny skies. Southwest winds around 10 mph shift northwest this afternoon, with gusts reaching 25 mph. That breeze keeps the air feeling colder than the 40-degree high expected later today.
Drivers along US-41 and M-28 should watch for slick spots early. Any melt this afternoon could refreeze quickly after sunset.
Tonight falls to around 20 degrees with mostly cloudy skies. Northwest winds ease but remain noticeable near the shoreline.
Saturday brings mostly sunny skies with a high near 38. Saturday night cools to 28 with light southwest winds. Sunday stays mostly sunny and holds near 38 again, before dipping to 29 Sunday night.
President’s Day Monday turns mostly sunny with a high near 41, the warmest stretch of the period. That modest thaw continues into Tuesday with highs near 36 under partly sunny skies.
By Tuesday night, a chance of rain and snow showers develops. Wednesday favors snow showers with highs near 34. Snow showers may linger into Thursday, with highs falling to the upper 20s. With temperatures hovering near freezing at times, slushy roads and brief icy patches are possible.
Looking ahead, longer-range trends hint at gradual moderation later next week, but winter weather still holds firm across the U.P.
Five Day Outlook for Marquette, Michigan:
Today: Mostly sunny, high 40.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 38.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 38.
Monday (President’s Day): Mostly sunny, high 41.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 36.
