Michigan wakes to wind-driven flakes skimming across dark pavement and boots crunching on icy sidewalks. In the Upper Peninsula, winter has arrived with little patience.
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect across the Marquette area through early afternoon. Mixed precipitation continues this morning, including snow, sleet, and pockets of freezing rain. Additional snow and sleet accumulations may reach up to one inch, with ice buildup near a tenth of an inch. Even light amounts are enough to create slick travel.
Roads along US-41, M-28, and county highways may turn slippery quickly. Bridges and untreated surfaces remain the biggest concern. Drivers should slow down and allow extra stopping distance. Walking surfaces may also stay icy, increasing fall risk through midday.
As precipitation tapers later today, colder air settles in. Temperatures hold near the upper 20s, allowing melted snow to refreeze. Patchy slick spots may linger into evening, even as visibility improves.
Saturday offers a brief pause. Skies stay mostly cloudy, with highs near the mid-30s. Travel conditions improve, though isolated snow showers could return late. Any moisture will freeze quickly after sunset.
Sunday signals another change. Rain and snow showers become more likely, especially by afternoon. Gusty winds may reduce visibility near open shoreline areas. By Sunday night, colder air supports accumulating snow, including the potential for lake-effect snow into Monday.
Looking ahead to New Year’s week, snow chances remain active across Upper Michigan. Multiple rounds of snow showers are possible through midweek as 2026 approaches. Temperatures trend colder, reinforcing hazardous travel risks during end-of-year trips.
Plan ahead, carry winter essentials, and expect changing conditions.
Traveling this weekend or into New Year’s? What are you seeing on the roads near Marquette?
Five-Day Outlook for Marquette, Michigan
- Today: Snow, sleet early, icy roads, high near 35
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, spotty snow showers, high near 36
- Sunday: Rain/snow mix, turning colder, high near 36
- Monday: Snow showers, blustery, high near 23
- Tuesday: Continued snow showers, colder, high near 22
