Marquette, MI – A stretch of unsettled weather will begin moving into the Upper Peninsula Wednesday afternoon, bringing chances for rain that will stick around through the weekend and into early next week. While Wednesday will start with pleasant conditions, residents should prepare for showers that could dampen afternoon commutes and outdoor activities.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, the region will see partly sunny skies Wednesday morning before a 20 percent chance of showers develops after 2 p.m. A high near 67 degrees is expected, with calm winds becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. The Hazardous Weather Outlook for western and central Upper Michigan indicates a chance for thunderstorms also exists from Friday night through the weekend.
The pattern of showers will intensify later in the week, potentially impacting local events. For the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, the likelihood of rain increases to 60 percent, mainly after 8 p.m., which could affect any evening celebrations. The wet weather continues Friday, with showers and a possible thunderstorm rolling in after 2 a.m. and lingering throughout the day. This could create slick conditions on area roadways, including U.S. Highway 41 and M-28.
Residents should anticipate a soggy weekend, as showers and a few thunderstorms are possible both Saturday and Sunday, with high temperatures holding in the low 70s. The persistent chance of rain extends into Monday, so it’s advisable to have alternative plans for outdoor activities. No hazardous weather is anticipated for spotters at this time.
Here is the five-day forecast for Marquette:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a chance of showers after 2 p.m. High: 67°F
- Thursday (Juneteenth): Mostly cloudy with showers likely, mainly after 8 p.m. High: 68°F
- Friday: Showers likely, with a possible thunderstorm after 2 a.m. High: 66°F
- Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High: 71°F
- Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. High: 74°F
