MARQUETTE, Mich. – Northern Michigan’s stretch of dry, mild fall weather ends as a round of steady rain moves in by Friday morning. The system will spread across the Upper Peninsula, bringing slick roads, breezy conditions, and cooler temperatures into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, rain is expected to develop late Thursday and continue through much of Friday. South winds may gust up to 25 mph, especially along US-41 and M-28. Drivers should allow extra travel time and reduce speeds as wet pavement and leaf-covered roads could make for slippery conditions during the morning commute.
Friday’s highs near 67°F will dip slightly by Saturday as the region remains mostly cloudy with on-and-off showers. Outdoor plans, including fall hikes and pumpkin patch visits, could see interruptions, though brief dry windows are possible Saturday afternoon. Sunday brings more scattered showers and highs in the mid-50s, continuing a damp, unsettled pattern typical of mid-October.
Residents are encouraged to check local road updates and prepare for slower travel, particularly through Marquette County’s higher terrain where rainfall could be heavier. Cooler, breezy air will settle in early next week, signaling a clear seasonal turn as Halloween approaches.
Despite the wet stretch, foliage across the U.P. remains vivid — so leaf-viewers can still enjoy bursts of color between showers.
Five-Day Forecast for Marquette, MI:
Wed: 55/42 – Becoming sunny; light winds.
Thu: 61/51 – Increasing clouds; rain late.
Fri: 67/55 – Rain likely; breezy along US-41.
Sat: 63/46 – Scattered showers; brief clearing late.
Sun: 56/44 – Cloudy; chance of light rain, cooler breeze.
