Blizzard Warning Issued for Delta County: Up to 3 Feet of Snow and 50 MPH Gusts Expected
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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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A major blizzard is forecast for Delta County from Sunday morning through Tuesday, bringing life-threatening travel conditions and up to 3 feet of snow.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Delta County, 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 Delta County, Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Marquette, MI, has issued a Blizzard Warning for Delta County. This alert is in effect from 5:00 AM EDT Sunday, March 15, until 8:00 AM EDT Tuesday, March 17.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Delta County in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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 become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe and visible to rescuers.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for extreme winter weather, including:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 2 and 3 feet.
- Snowfall Rates: Heavy snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour are expected for much of the day Sunday.
- Wind Speeds: Wind gusts as high as 50 mph.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow and heavy snowfall will significantly reduce visibility.
- Infrastructure: Gusty winds may bring down tree branches and result in power outages.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning begins at 5:00 AM EDT Sunday. Heavy snowfall will be most intense throughout Sunday, with the strongest winds expected to occur from late Sunday afternoon into Monday. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 8:00 AM EDT Tuesday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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