Marquette, MI – Michigan residents in the Upper Peninsula should prepare for a hazardous start to the week as snow and strong winds target the region Monday night into Tuesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, widespread northwest winds of 35 to 40 mph will develop Monday, with gusts possibly reaching 45 mph across the Keweenaw Peninsula. Accumulating snow and patchy blowing snow are expected to intensify Monday night, especially in the northwest wind snow belts, potentially impacting visibility and road conditions along highways including U.S. Route 41.
The most significant impacts will begin late Monday night and continue into early Tuesday, creating difficult travel during the Tuesday morning commute in western and central Upper Michigan. Blustery conditions will persist into Tuesday with snow showers tapering by the afternoon.
Residents should secure loose outdoor items, prepare for slick roads, and monitor local alerts for updates. Drivers in areas like Marquette, Houghton, and Baraga counties should use extra caution due to drifting snow and sudden wind gusts.
Extended 5-Day Forecast: Marquette, MI
- Monday: Showers, high near 48°F. Breezy, with gusts to 25 mph.
- Monday Night: Snow and patchy blowing snow, low near 31°F. Gusts to 35 mph.
- Tuesday: Snow showers early, then clearing. High near 37°F. Windy.
- Wednesday: Sunny and calmer, high near 40°F.
- Thursday: Showers likely, high near 48°F.
- Friday: Chance of rain and snow showers. High around 43°F.
