Michigan — A sharp, metallic cold grips the Upper Peninsula as dawn breaks. Breath hangs in the air, car doors creak, and sidewalks crunch under frozen boots. Winter has arrived with authority across Marquette, and this week brings several moments to watch closely.
Early Monday morning temperatures sit near 5 degrees, with wind chills plunging well below zero. Sunshine helps later today, but the cold never fully loosens its grip. Highs reach the lower 30s this afternoon, just enough to soften snowbanks without melting them. Roads remain dry for now, though shaded areas stay slick.
By tonight, clouds increase and a slight snow chance develops before early Tuesday. Accumulations look light, but even a dusting can create trouble on cold pavement. Allow extra time if traveling late tonight or early Tuesday.
Tuesday turns brighter but breezy. Gusts could exceed 30 mph, pushing wind chills back into the teens. Any melted snow may refreeze by evening, setting up isolated black ice. Watch bridges and secondary roads first.
Wednesday trends mostly cloudy and calmer, with highs near 33 degrees. Conditions stay quiet, but the pattern signals change. Christmas Eve remains cloudy and seasonable, topping out near the mid-30s. For now, major impacts look limited, but forecasters are tracking moisture nearby.
Late Thursday into Friday brings a wintry mix potential, including rain and snow showers. Temperatures hover near freezing, which raises concern for slippery roads during peak Christmas travel. Models hint at brief changeovers, a classic early-winter setup in Upper Michigan.
Plan ahead now. Keep winter kits stocked, dress in layers, and slow down when roads look wet but feel icy. Flash freezing remains a risk this week.
How cold did it feel in your neighborhood this morning?
Five-Day Outlook: Marquette, Michigan
- Monday: Partly sunny, very cold, high 32
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, windy, high 37
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 33
- Christmas Eve: Cloudy, high 35
- Friday: Chance of snow showers, high 32
