Webcams and satellite imagery show formation of widespread fog across the eastern and central UP this morning. Locally dense fog could reduce visibility to less than 1/4 miles at times. Drivers should exercise extra caution this morning and use low-beam headlights when in the fog. Fog should lift shortly after sunrise.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Palmer, MI
Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 49871
Now56°F
Sunny
High / Low68° / 54°
Rain chance8%
Wind4 mph
Weather alerts
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Hourly
Next hours
Now56°5% rain
56°5% rain11 AM60°3% rain
60°3% rain12 PM63°2% rain
63°2% rain1 PM65°1% rain
65°1% rain2 PM
67°4% rain
67°4% rain3 PM
68°10% rain
68°10% rain4 PM67°11% rain
67°11% rain5 PM66°11% rain
66°11% rain6 PM63°13% rain
63°13% rain7 PM65°16% rain
65°16% rain8 PM
62°18% rain
62°18% rain9 PM60°18% rain
60°18% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-09-26
68° 54°Sunny
Rain 8%Gust 6 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
68° 52°Overcast
Rain 10%Gust 6 mph
Monday2026-09-28
65° 56°Sunny
Rain 6%Gust 7 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like53°F
Humidity66%
Pressure30.26 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind4 mph S
Wind gusts6 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise07:42 AM
Sunset07:40 PM
Moonrise07:26 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours
Key weather changes ahead
Warmest hour3 PM · 68°F
Coolest hour8 AM · 52°F
Highest rain chance10 PM · 20%
Strongest gusts6 AM · 11 mph
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Umbrella not essential
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 18%).
Light layers should work
It feels like 53°F with winds near 4 mph.
Best window: 1 PM
65°F, 1% rain chance and 6 mph wind.
Driving conditions look generally normal
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 10 mph.
Good conditions for an easy run
Current temperature is 56°F, wind 4 mph, rain chance up to 18%.
Low UV protection needs
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Palmer
Michigan weather is strongly influenced by the Great Lakes, which can moderate temperatures but also produce lake-effect clouds and heavy snow in favored areas.
Palmer is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 46.44°N latitude and 87.59°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Palmer weather today
Sunny and 56°F in Palmer, MI. Today's high is 68°F with a 8% rain chance. Winds are around 4 mph with gusts near 6 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 30.26 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Palmer
Sunrise is at 07:42 AM and sunset is at 07:40 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 68°F and a low near 52°F. The maximum rain chance is 10%.
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