Blizzard Warning Issued for Baraga and Marquette Counties: Up to 4 Feet of Snow Possible
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Baraga and Marquette Counties, forecasting up to 4 feet of snow and 60 mph wind gusts starting Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Upper Michigan
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Marquette MI
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Upper Michigan.
Blizzard Warning Issued for Baraga and Marquette Counties
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Marquette, MI, has issued a Blizzard Warning for the region. The warning is officially in effect from Sunday morning through early Tuesday morning.
Affected Areas
This alert specifically covers Baraga and Marquette Counties in Michigan.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents should also prepare for potential power outages and tree damage caused by strong winds.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are expected to bring total snow accumulations between 2 and 3 feet, with locally higher amounts up to 4 feet possible. Winds are forecast to gust as high as 60 mph, with the strongest gusts expected near Lake Superior. Heavy snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour are anticipated for much of the day Sunday. These conditions will lead to widespread blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility, making travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning begins at 5:00 AM EDT on Sunday, March 15, and is scheduled to end at 2:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, March 17. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected on Sunday, while the strongest winds are forecast for late Sunday afternoon into Monday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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