Area Temperatures

Marquette County

Williams Park: Pine & Michigan on the eastside of Marquette

35° (04:45 am)

McCarty's Cove: U.S. Coast Guard Station on lakefront

33°(04:36 am)

Trowbridge: Near Trowbridge Park

35° (04:55 am)

Negaunee: Negaunee MDOT station on Hwy 41

40° (05:49 am)

Sawyer Airport: near Gwinn

39° (04:38 am)

Big Bay: Big Bay HADS station

33° (04:40 am)

Republic: Co Rd LD & 601

41° (04:45 am)

Upper Michigan

Chatham: U.S. Climate Reference Network site for Upper Peninsula

38° (04:45 am)

Munising: Munising Lakeshore AWOS station

34° (04:56 am)

Escanaba: Delta County Airport

45° (11:34 am)

Iron Mountain: Ford Airport

49° (04:54 am)

Houghton: Houghton County Memorial Airport

33° (04:53 am)

Ironwood: Gogebic County Airport

30° (04:56 am)

Sault Ste. Marie: Sault Ste. Marie Municipal Airport

42° (04:55 am)

All times Eastern

Marquette County Weather Forecast

via the National Weather Service

Updated: 02:56 AM EDT Apr 16, 2026

Early This Morning: Mostly cloudy. Widespread dense fog. Light northwest winds.
Today: Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Widespread dense fog in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s. Light north winds, becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight: Clear. Patchy fog. Lows 39 to 44. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Patchy fog in the morning. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Partly cloudy. Highs 58 to 63. Temperature falling into the middle 50s in the afternoon. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night: Rain showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then rain showers likely after midnight. Lows 29 to 34. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 100 percent.
Saturday: Much colder. A chance of rain showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs 34 to 39. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 20 to 25 inland to around 26 at the shore.
Sunday: Cold. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 33.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 20 to 25.
Monday: Warmer, sunny. Highs around 47.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows around 35.
Tuesday: Warmer. Partly cloudy. Highs around 57 inland to around 51 at the shore.
Tuesday Night: Clear. Lows around 34.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 50 to 55 inland to around 47 at the shore.

U.P. Weather Story

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XFlood Watch issued April 16 at 3:09AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan,
including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Alger,
Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Menominee,
Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper
Michigan, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton and Southern Houghton.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
XFlood Advisory issued April 15 at 11:48PM EDT until April 18 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is
expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Upper Michigan, including the
following county, Marquette.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1140 PM EDT, gauge reports from the Chocolay River in
Skandia was 8.75 feet, indicating bankfull to higher river
levels. This is causing small stream flooding. Overflowing
poor drainage areas may have already cause minor flooding in
the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Skandia and Carlshend.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
XFlood Advisory issued April 15 at 10:07PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...

Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Dickinson and
Marquette Counties.

* WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue.

* WHERE...Michigamme River near Witch Lake.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water inundates low lying areas along the
river in Republic and South Republic...and will impact the yards
of homes near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic
At 8.5 feet, Water begins to cover County Road LG 2.6 miles
northwest of M-95
At 9.0 feet, Water impacts the yards and a few homes near Bengtson
bridge on County Road LI in South Republic and along Floodwood
Drive near the Michigamme River east of M-95. Approximately 6
inches of water is covering portions of County Road LG northwest
of M-95
At 11.0 feet, Flood waters cover significant portions of County
Road LG between M-95 and Michigamme Dam. Houses near Bengtson
Bridge in South Republic are further impacted by flood waters

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:10 PM CDT Wednesday /10:10 PM EDT Wednesday/ the stage
was 6.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0
feet Sunday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning.
- Action stage is 8.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette.

The next statement will be issued Thursday evening at 615 PM CDT
/715 PM EDT/.
XFlood Warning issued April 15 at 11:03PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...

Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties.

East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...

Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Baraga and Houghton
Counties.

Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County.

Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night to Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Low lying areas of Peter Nordeen Park begin
to flood

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:32 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 4.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Sunday morning to a crest of 7.1 feet Sunday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
6.5 feet on 04/26/1979.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette.

The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at 315 PM EDT
/215 PM CDT/.
XFlood Advisory issued April 15 at 11:03PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...

Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette
County.

Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County.

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...

Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County.

.Heavy rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

* WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue.

* WHERE...Chocolay River near Harvey.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Water inundates the entire parking lot at
the M-28 bridge...and the fishing pier begins to be submerged.
Water inundates low lying areas along Timber Lane and Riverside
Road downstream of the river gauge site





* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.5 feet
Wednesday, April 22.
- Action stage is 9.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette.

The next statement will be issued Thursday evening at 715 PM EDT.
XFlood Advisory issued April 15 at 11:03PM EDT until April 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...

Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette
County.

Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County.

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...

Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County.

.Heavy rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

* WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue.

* WHERE...Michigamme River near Republic.

* WHEN...Until Thursday, April 23.

* IMPACTS...At 7.7 feet, Water begins to impact the yards of homes
near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic
At 10.0 feet, Portions of County Roads 601...LE and LG experience
significant flooding

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.6
feet early Monday afternoon.
- Action stage is 8.4 feet.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette.

The next statement will be issued Thursday evening at 715 PM EDT.
XFlood Advisory issued April 15 at 11:03PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...

Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette
County.

Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County.

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...

Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County.

.Heavy rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

* WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue.

* WHERE...Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt.

* WHEN...Until Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, County Road FX begins to flood
At 7.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the County Road FX bridge
At 8.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the County Road FX bridge
At 8.3 feet, The residence located at 1068 County Road FX begins
to flood

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.4
feet Friday evening.
- Action stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 6.5 feet.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette.

The next statement will be issued Thursday evening at 715 PM EDT.
XDense Fog Advisory issued April 15 at 8:04PM EDT until April 16 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

* WHAT...Visibility 1/4 mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
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