Michigan is waking up to fresh flakes swirling over Lake Superior, with light snow falling across Marquette this February morning. Temperatures sit near 21 degrees, and northwest winds gust up to 30 mph. Wind chills hover in the single digits, making it feel sharply colder along the lakeshore.
Isolated snow showers continue through early afternoon. Highs struggle to reach 25 degrees. Gusty winds will blow snow across US-41 and M-28, especially in open areas near the shoreline. Brief reductions in visibility are possible. Slow down on bridges and elevated roads.
As skies gradually quiet later today, temperatures drop quickly. Lows fall near 14 degrees tonight. Any slushy spots could refreeze after sunset, creating patchy icy stretches for the late commute and early Thursday drive. This is prime time for flash freezing in the Upper Peninsula.
Thursday turns mostly sunny with a high near 30 degrees. Winds ease and conditions improve. Friday brings a noticeable moderation, climbing to 38 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
Valentine’s Weekend, February 13-15, continues the gradual thaw. Saturday reaches 39 degrees with filtered sun. Sunday pushes toward 40. Snowbanks will soften, and daytime melt may run across sidewalks before refreezing at night.
Early next week stays seasonably mild, with highs near the upper 30s to around 40. Longer-range outlooks point to above-average temperatures building across much of the central U.S., hinting at a broader late-winter thaw.
For now, winter still grips Marquette. Keep layers handy and watch for blowing snow on exposed roads. Are you seeing slick spots along US-41 this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Marquette, MI:
Today: Isolated snow showers, high 25.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 30.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 38.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 39.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 40.
