Marquette, MI – Crisp air sweeps across Upper Michigan this morning as lake-effect snow showers continue to blanket the region, reducing visibility and creating slick roadways. Winds gusting over 40 mph have made for a biting morning commute, and forecasters warn that travel could stay difficult into Saturday as colder air deepens behind the departing system.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, blizzard warnings have expired, but a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through 7 p.m. tonight for Marquette County. Total snow accumulations could reach 4 to 6 inches in some areas, with the heaviest bursts near Lake Superior. Drivers heading out for post-Thanksgiving travel should plan for reduced visibility and drifting snow, especially along U.S. 41 and M-28.
Forecasters say the larger pattern shift is just beginning. A deep trough will pull Arctic air south early next week, setting up a colder-than-normal stretch from December 2–6. Highs in the upper 20s and lows dipping near the teens will mark the first true winter weather tease of the season.
While Saturday stays brisk and snowy, Sunday looks slightly calmer—though brief sunshine will do little to warm things up. By early next week, a reinforcing cold front could trigger another round of snow showers across northern Michigan and the upper Great Lakes.
5-Day Outlook (Marquette, MI):
- Saturday: Snow, high 29°F.
- Sunday: Partly cloudy, flurries late, high 28°F.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, 40% chance of snow.
- Tuesday: Cold, high 27°F, light snow.
- Wednesday: Breezy and cold, highs mid-20s.
