Marquette, Michigan – Rain and scattered thunderstorms are soaking Upper Michigan Saturday morning, making for a wet start to the weekend and potentially hazardous road conditions. Drivers should expect showers to taper off from west to east by late afternoon, with skies drying out by this evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, highs will reach 66° to 75° today, coolest near Lake Superior. The storm system is expected to clear out tonight, but Canadian wildfire smoke could drift back into the area overnight and into Sunday, bringing hazy skies and reduced air quality. Sunday will be mostly dry, with highs ranging from 70° to 79°, and continued cooler temperatures close to the lakeshore.
Marquette, Houghton, and Escanaba may see the thickest smoke Sunday morning, impacting outdoor activities and those with respiratory concerns. Residents are encouraged to limit strenuous activity outdoors if smoke is present and keep windows closed overnight. On Monday, clouds will increase, and another chance for showers develops in western areas late, with highs of 75° to 83°.
Smoke and weather advisories remain possible through early next week, so check for updates from local emergency management and the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Five Day Bullet Point Forecast for Upper Michigan:
- Saturday: Scattered showers, thunderstorms. Highs 66–75°F. Lows 47–56°F.
- Sunday: Mostly dry, hazy with wildfire smoke possible. Highs 70–79°F. Lows 48–58°F.
- Monday: Increasing clouds, chance of showers west late. Highs 75–83°F. Lows 54–62°F.
- Tuesday: Showers possible early, clearing late. Highs 74–81°F. Lows 53–60°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and milder. Highs 75–83°F.
