Upper Michigan Weather Alert: Patchy Fog and Showers Overnight Before Sunshine Returns Midweek
MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN — Drivers across Marquette County and the Upper Peninsula should prepare for patchy fog and spotty showers early Tuesday, with damp conditions lingering overnight before a stretch of sunshine returns by midweek.
Fog and Showers Early Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Marquette reported that visibility may fall to just a few miles during the early commute, especially along U.S. 41 and M-28 near Lake Superior. A 30% chance of showers will persist into the morning before skies turn mostly cloudy.
Temperatures will hover near 58°F overnight and climb only to around 68°F Tuesday afternoon, with light northeast winds bringing slightly drier air.
Midweek Improvements
Conditions will begin to shift Wednesday. While the morning may start cloudy, skies are forecast to clear by afternoon, allowing temperatures to rise near 70°F.
By Thursday, the region will see even more improvement with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s, creating comfortable conditions for outdoor activities across the Upper Peninsula.
Weekend Outlook
Rain chances briefly return Friday afternoon with the possibility of isolated showers after 2 p.m. However, the weekend is shaping up to be dry, sunny, and mild, with highs settling in the low 70s by Saturday.
Officials continue to advise motorists to allow extra travel time during foggy conditions and use low-beam headlights for safety on rural and lakeshore routes.
Five-Day Forecast for Marquette
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 68. Patchy fog early, low 60.
- Wednesday: Clouds early, then sunny, high 70. Low 57.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 77. Low 64.
- Friday: Partly sunny with showers possible after 2 p.m., high 79. Low 60.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 72. Low 55.
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