MARQUETTE, Michigan – Gray clouds hung low over Lake Superior early this morning as steady rain pattered across docks and forest roads, the sound of November’s shift toward winter. It’s a soggy, blustery start to the day in the Upper Peninsula — and a strong signal that the season’s first widespread snow is drawing near.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, periods of rain will continue today before easing briefly late in the afternoon. Temperatures will hover near the upper 40s, but brisk northeast winds gusting to 30 mph will make it feel cooler. Residents should expect slick pavement and reduced visibility along U.S. 41 and M-28, particularly near the lakefront where heavier bands of precipitation are likely to develop.
Thursday brings a short lull, but the next system arrives Friday with colder air and another round of showers. By late Friday night, that rain is expected to change to snow as temperatures fall toward the mid-20s. The first measurable flakes of November could blanket the higher elevations inland from Marquette and Ishpeming by early Saturday, with lake-effect snow continuing through the weekend.
The pattern signals the beginning of the winter transition across northern Michigan, with temperatures staying below 40 degrees through Veterans Day. Those planning early holiday travel or outdoor events this weekend should prepare for gusty winds, wet-to-slushy roads, and the first real taste of winter air sweeping down from Canada.
Five-Day Forecast for Marquette, MI:
Wed: 47/42 – Rain likely; breezy and cool.
Thu: 45/37 – Mostly cloudy; brief clearing possible.
Fri: 47/27 – Showers likely; turning colder late.
Sat: 37/26 – Snow showers likely; blustery and cold.
Sun: 34/26 – Mostly cloudy; scattered snow showers continue.
