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High winds push Marquette County's Ridge Fire to nearly 500 acres

Gusty conditions pushed the western edge of the Ridge Fire across another 30 acres in Marquette County, bringing the blaze to nearly 500 acres while remaining inside established containment lines.Strong winds fueled two smaller Upper Peninsula wildfires over the weekend—the four-acre Game 2 Fire in Marquette Township and the 11-acre Silver Leaf Fire in Sands Township.The Ridge Fire is part of the three-fire Rugged Terrain Complex, which continues to smolder deep underground and will likely require season-ending rain or snow to be fully extinguished. MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) — Gusty winds over the past several days pushed the western flank of the Ridge Fire in Marquette County across an additional 30 acres, expanding the wildfire's footprint to nearly 500 acres. Despite the recent growth, officials with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources say the blaze remains well within their established confinement zone. Located roughly 10 miles northwest of Marquette between County Road 510 and North Basin Drive, the fire continues to smolder deep inside the forest floor's duff layer—a dense bed of decaying leaves and organic matter. “We continue to monitor it daily from the air and on the ground, and we're keeping a close watch on it, so we

Marquette County, MI · 13d

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Marquette, MI Weather Alert: Rain, Gusty Winds Oct. 27-29

Upper Michigan faces several rounds of light rain as temperatures climb into the 60s and lower 70s.

Marquette, MI · 15d

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Michigan's Growing Drought Is Now Starting to Affect Genesee County

Michigan's Upper Peninsula is dealing with serious drought conditions, and now the dry weather is reaching Genesee County. Your trees and landscaping could be at risk.

Genesee County, MI · 18d

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Upper Peninsula 10-25-26 forecast

Upper Peninsula Of Michigan, MI · 16d

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Upper Michigan Snow: Nearly 4 Feet Fell in Marquette in November 2025

Marquette recorded 48.8 inches of snow in November 2025, more than twice its normal monthly snowfall.

Marquette, MI · 18d

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First Alert Weather: Temps to tumble Sunday before another rain chance arrives Monday

WEATHER STORY: The cold front of a low gets its turn on Sunday after the warm front sent us to 70 on Saturday. So, we will plunge to the 40’s and 50’s for the rest of the week. Sunday should start sunny but clouds from our next low will slowly cloud things up and set us up for rain Monday to Wednesday. Normals: 30 and 45.

Minnesota · 19d

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UP Fires May Be Waning, but Risk of New Fire Remains High

Warmer than normal temperatures and gusty winds in the Upper Peninsula weather forecast mean more people working and playing outside mixed with a wildfire risk that's higher than usual this late in the season. "If you're at deer camp for archery season, camping, riding ORVs or working outdoors, be aware...

Gogebic County, MI · 19d

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Michigan Winter 2026-27: Detroit, 82.74-Inch Snow History

Michigan's snowfall history and El Niño patterns explain why winter travel hazards can last into March.

Detroit, MI · 22d

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Lightning strikes confirmed as cause of 2 wildfires in U.P.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says lightning strikes caused two wildfires that have been burning in the state's Upper Peninsula for over a week.

Gogebic County, MI · 23d

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Stubborn wildfires continue to burn in the Upper Peninsula

Rain over over the last week "won’t make up" for the "severe drought in the U.P.,” MDNR's incident commander said.

Upper Peninsula Of Michigan, MI · 24d

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Marquette, Michigan Weather Outlook: Warmth Into November Oct. 26–Nov. 1

Marquette could enjoy a mild late-October stretch before November, with a drier outlook statewide.

Marquette, MI · 23d

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Three forest fires in Michigan's upper peninsula continue to rage

Michigan · 25d

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Two Upper Peninsula Wildfires Sparked October 9, With Craig Lake Fire Caused By Lightning North Of State Park

Firefighters are working rugged ridge tops and lowland forests in Michigan's Upper Peninsula as two active fires

Michigan · 26d

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First Alert Weather: Mild and dry Sunday may stay that way through Monday and beyond

WEATHER STORY: Our weekend weather will be under the influence of a cloud crushing high pressure system. It will be sunny and the high is positioned in such a way as to use its circular spin to push up warm southern air into our region. Those winds could also go up toward 30 mph! This high may become one of those famous “Omega Blocks” and dominate most of the week ahead. There are only slight rain chances vaguely taking shape by next weekend. Normals: 33 and 48.

Minnesota · 25d

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Powerful Fall System Brings 50 to 60 MPH Gusts to Marquette and Grand Marais With 10 to 18 Foot Great Lakes Waves Across Michigan on Friday

MICHIGAN — A powerful fall storm system is expected to bring strong winds, rain, and colder temperatures to Michigan on Friday, October 16. Gusts over 50 mph are likely along parts of the Lake Superior shoreline by midday Friday. Inland areas can expect gusts of 30 to 50 mph. The strongest winds are forecast from 6 a.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Saturday, and scattered power outages are possible.

Michigan · 29d

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4 Upper Michigan wildfires burn as crews make containment progress

(WLUK) -- Four wildfires have burned in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, including two large fires in Marquette and Baraga counties and two near Wakefield in Gogebic County. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity helped slow fire activity Monday. The two larger fires were estimated at a combined 850 acres, while the Black River Fire near Wakefield had burned about 300 acres.

Gogebic County, MI · 29d

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Air Quality Alert issued Monday in 5 Upper Michigan counties amid wildfire smoke

(WLUK) -- Five counties in central Upper Michigan are under an Air Quality Alert Monday as smoke from active wildfires in Michigan's Upper Peninsula blows south. Michigan’s environmental protection agency has issued the alert for Baraga, Dickinson, Iron, Marquette and Menominee counties for elevated levels of fine particulates (PM2.5). Localized pollutants levels within that area may reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups level with the potential for the Unhealthy level.

Menominee County, MI · 10-12

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Two wildfires continue to burn in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, according to DNR

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says that two wildfires continue to burn in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The Craig Lake Fire and Ridge Fires were spotted on October 9 by a DNR pilot.

Michigan · 28d

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Marquette, MI Weather Oct. 14-16: Lows Near 29°, Rain Returns

Upper Peninsula temperatures could fall below freezing before another weather system brings rain.

Marquette, MI · 28d

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Crews battle smaller fires in Marquette County

MARQUETTE COUNTY, MI— Hot, dry, windy conditions kindled small brush fires around the U.P. over the weekend. Friday around 4:10 p.m., Negaunee Township Fire/EMS received a report of smoke west of County Road 510 and north of North Basin Drive. A Michigan Department of Natural Resources plane spotter identified a two- to three-acre brush fire near the Noquemanon Trail.

Marquette County, MI · 10-11