Area Temperatures

Marquette County

Williams Park: Pine & Michigan on the eastside of Marquette

41° (12:15 pm)

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

37°(12:06 pm)

Trowbridge: Near Trowbridge Park

44° (12:24 pm)

Negaunee: Negaunee MDOT station on Hwy 41

45° (01:20 pm)

Sawyer Airport: near Gwinn

43° (11:47 am)

Big Bay: Big Bay HADS station

47° (11:40 am)

Republic: Co Rd LD & 601

49° (12:16 pm)

Upper Michigan

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

43° (11:45 am)

Munising: Munising Lakeshore AWOS station

39° (11:56 am)

Escanaba: Delta County Airport

50° (12:20 pm)

Iron Mountain: Ford Airport

57° (12:20 pm)

Houghton: Houghton County Memorial Airport

45° (12:20 pm)

Ironwood: Gogebic County Airport

46° (12:20 pm)

Sault Ste. Marie: Sault Ste. Marie Municipal Airport

39° (12:20 pm)

All times Eastern

Marquette County Weather Forecast

via the National Weather Service

Updated: 08:46 AM EDT Apr 13, 2026

Rest Of Today: Patchy fog this morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Temperature falling into the middle 40s this afternoon. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east this afternoon.
Tonight: A slight chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows around 36. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Tuesday: A slight chance of rain showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 56 inland to around 46 at the shore. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows around 34. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Partly cloudy. Highs 50 to 55 inland to around 45 at the shore. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain showers likely after midnight. Lows around 35. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs 48 to 53. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Lows around 38.
Friday: Warmer. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy. Highs 58 to 63. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night: Rain showers. Lows around 37. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Saturday: Much colder. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. A chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Highs around 45. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Lows 22 to 27 inland to around 28 at the shore. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Highs around 40.

U.P. Weather Story

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XFlood Watch issued April 13 at 12:35PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

* 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, Menominee,
Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper
Michigan, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and
Southern Houghton.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* 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 13 at 12:01PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County.

.Warming temperatures and rainfall have lead to accelerated snowmelt
early this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and could
rise into River Flood Warning in the future. Rainfall is expected to
occur at times this week, which could result in rivers rising above
the current forecast.

* WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt will
occur.

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

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night to Monday, April 20.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Low lying areas of Peter Nordeen Park begin
to flood
At 7.9 feet, Water reaches the bottom girder of the M-35 bridge
At 8.1 feet, Southgate drive near the old Gwinn Middle School floods
At 9.0 feet, Peter Nordeen park on right bank floods

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:20 AM EDT Monday the stage was 3.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early
Wednesday morning to 7.1 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening to 6.7
feet Friday evening. It will rise above flood stage again
early Saturday afternoon to 7.1 feet early Sunday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage again Sunday morning.
- Action stage is 6.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 7.0 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 late tonight at 415 AM EDT.
XFlood Advisory issued April 13 at 10:59AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and
Dickinson Counties.

.Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt this week. Flows in
rivers will increase quickly and could rise into River Flood
Warning. Rainfall is expected to occur at times this week, which
could result in rivers rising above the current forecast.

* WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt are
occurring.

* WHERE...Michigamme River near Witch Lake.

* WHEN...From this morning 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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:10 AM CDT Monday /11:10 AM EDT Monday/ the stage was
4.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 8.9 feet early
Sunday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- 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 late tonight at 300 AM CDT /400 AM
EDT/.
XFlood Warning issued April 13 at 11:55AM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County.

.Rainfall has fallen on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Heavy rainfall may be seen later at times this week,
increasing snowmelt and river flows. Flows in rivers will increase
quickly and reach critical levels.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Chocolay River near Harvey.

* WHEN...From late tonight to Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water begins to inundate the parking lot
where M-28 crosses the Chocolay River...as well as low lying areas
along Timber Lane and towards the mouth of the river
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

At 11.5 feet, The fishing pier and parking lot near the M-28 bridge
will be under water. Timber Lane and Riverside Road may be closed.
Homes along Timber Lane...and some along Riverside Road...will
experience extensive flooding

At 12.0 feet, Homes in low-lying areas along Riverside Road and
homes in the 200 block of Timber Lane will be inundated. Backwater
effects near the mouth of the river may impact homes on Motel Drive

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 10.3 feet tomorrow
evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.6 feet on 06/24/2024.
- 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 late tonight at 400 AM EDT.
XFlood Advisory issued April 13 at 11:48AM EDT until April 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette
County.

.Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt this week. Flows in
rivers will increase quickly and could rise into River Flood
Warning. Rainfall is expected to occur at times this week, which
could result in rivers rising above the current forecast.

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

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

* WHEN...Until Monday, April 20.

* 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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM EDT Monday the stage was 4.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.1
feet early Saturday morning.
- 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 late tonight at 400 AM EDT.
XSpecial Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:01AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Dense fog is hanging around the K.I. Sawyer to Gwinn/Little Lake
area of Marquette County this morning. With visibilities of less
than a quarter mile being observed at the airport, be sure to keep
your headlights on low-beam and to drive with caution in the fog
bank.

XFlood Advisory issued April 13 at 9:56AM EDT until April 15 at 10:00PM 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 1000 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 955 AM EDT, gauge reports from the Chocolay River in
Skandia indicated heavy rain and snowmelt creating bankfull
to higher river levels. This 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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