Area Temperatures

Marquette County

Williams Park: Pine & Michigan on the eastside of Marquette

62° (06:00 pm)

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

56°(05:48 pm)

Trowbridge: Near Trowbridge Park

62° (06:12 pm)

Negaunee: Negaunee MDOT station on Hwy 41

57° (02:03 pm)

Sawyer Airport: near Gwinn

59° (05:46 pm)

Big Bay: Big Bay HADS station

68° (05:40 pm)

Republic: Co Rd LD & 601

62° (06:00 pm)

Upper Michigan

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

61° (05:45 pm)

Munising: Munising Lakeshore AWOS station

64° (05:56 pm)

Escanaba: Delta County Airport

45° (06:10 pm)

Iron Mountain: Ford Airport

64° (06:10 pm)

Houghton: Houghton County Memorial Airport

57° (06:10 pm)

Ironwood: Gogebic County Airport

55° (06:12 pm)

Sault Ste. Marie: Sault Ste. Marie Municipal Airport

52° (06:10 pm)

All times Eastern

Marquette County Weather Forecast

via the National Weather Service

Updated: 03:36 PM EDT Apr 17, 2026

Late This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight: Rain showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of rain showers with a slight chance of freezing rain after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Saturday: Much colder. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Highs 35 to 40. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy with a chance of snow showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows 22 to 27. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Sunday: Cold. Partly cloudy. Highs around 32. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear. Lows around 18 inland to around 24 at the shore. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Monday: Warmer. Partly cloudy. Highs around 46.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows around 36.
Tuesday and Tuesday Night: Clear. Highs 51 to 56. Lows around 32.
Wednesday and Wednesday Night: Mostly clear. Highs 56 to 61 inland to around 52 at the shore. Lows around 40.
Thursday: Warmer. Partly cloudy. Highs 63 to 68 inland to around 58 at the shore.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows around 47.
Friday: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs around 59.

U.P. Weather Story

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XFlood Watch issued April 17 at 3:31PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Snowmelt will continue through Friday with increasingly warm
temperatures and humidity. Thunderstorms are possible Friday night
which could bring over a half in of rainfall, adding to the flood
risk.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and 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, Northern
Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper Michigan,
Keweenaw, Northern Houghton and Southern Houghton.

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* 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 Warning issued April 17 at 12:39PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the
following rivers in Michigan...

Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties.

Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and
Dickinson Counties.

Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County.

Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County.

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* 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
At 13.0 feet, Homes in Republic near Munson Park...South Republic
near Bengtson Bridge...and Witch Lake are significantly flooded.
Significant portions of County Roads 601...LG...LE and Newberg
road are flooded

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:10 PM CDT Friday /1:10 PM EDT Friday/ the stage was 8.3
feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 11.0 feet
Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.0 feet on 04/27/2019.
- 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 Saturday morning at 845 AM CDT
/945 AM EDT/.
XFlood Warning issued April 17 at 12:39PM CDT until April 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the
following rivers in Michigan...

Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties.

Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and
Dickinson Counties.

Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County.

Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County.

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Michigamme River near Republic.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.

* 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 Friday the stage was 8.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 10.5
feet early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.7 feet on 05/07/1972.
- 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 Saturday morning at 845 AM CDT
/945 AM EDT/.
XFlood Warning issued April 17 at 1:39PM EDT until April 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette
County.

East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County.

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

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

Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga
Counties.

.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...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.

* 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 1:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 6.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:15 PM EDT Friday was 6.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 6.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
7.3 feet on 04/15/2023.
- 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 Saturday morning at 945 AM EDT
/845 AM CDT/.
XFlood Warning issued April 17 at 1:39PM EDT until April 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette
County.

East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County.

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

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

Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga
Counties.

.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...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...From this afternoon to early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 7.9 feet, Water reaches the bottom girder of the M-35
bridge

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 7.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:30 PM EDT Friday was 7.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall to flood stage this afternoon.
It will then rise to 7.9 feet early Sunday morning. It will
fall below flood stage early Monday morning to 5.0 feet
Tuesday evening then rise again.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
7.9 feet on 04/17/2002.
- 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 Saturday morning at 945 AM EDT
/845 AM CDT/.
XFlood Warning issued April 17 at 1:29PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

...The National Weather Service in Marquette MI has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Michigan...

Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County.

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Chocolay River near Harvey.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to Monday 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 Friday the stage was 9.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 10.2 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.1 feet on 04/16/2002.
- 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 Saturday morning at 930 AM EDT.
XFlood Advisory issued April 16 at 10:28PM EDT until April 18 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by snowmelt continues.

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

* WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1027 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated snowmelt and some
rainfall over the past few days is causing small stream
flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused
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.
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