Marquette, MI – Fog rolls off Lake Superior this morning, thick and gray, swallowing headlights and softening the sound of passing tires. Across much of the Upper Peninsula, drivers wake to dense fog and freezing mist, a classic late-October setup before colder air and rain sweep in later today.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, visibility dips below a quarter mile across parts of the Keweenaw Peninsula and central U.P. early today. Conditions should gradually improve by late morning as the fog lifts. Morning temperatures hover near 28°F, cold enough to leave a light glaze on bridges and secondary roads.
Skies turn mostly cloudy this afternoon, with highs near 50°F and a 20% chance of scattered showers developing by nightfall. Friday and Saturday bring periods of rain, with gusts up to 20 mph and temperatures falling into the 40s. The weekend remains unsettled, though Sunday offers a brief break with partly sunny skies and highs near 50°F.
Looking ahead, forecasters are tracking a stronger cold push after November 8, likely marking Michigan’s next major seasonal shift. Long-range models suggest the first widespread snow chances may arrive across the U.P. and northern Lower Michigan between November 10 and 20.
Residents should use this lull to winterize vehicles and prepare for slicker commutes in the coming weeks. After all, in Upper Michigan, the calm before winter rarely lasts long.
