Winter Weather — Marquette, Michigan

2025-02-24 · Marquette, Michigan

Event narrative

The official NWS observation in Negaunee Township was 0.05 inches of ice. Staff and family reported multiple difficult challenges to travel including slick parking lots, sidewalks, and non-highway roads. A number of school districts closed for the day. Key impacts: travel delays, school closures.

Wider weather episode

A vigorous low passing through northern Ontario brought rain to the UP in the early morning hours of the 24th. However, enough cool air was present at the surface to induce freezing rain for Marquette County, making the Monday morning commute challenging and causing school closures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1239251. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.