Blizzard Warning Issued for Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties; Up to 2 Feet of Snow 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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The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties, effective Sunday morning through Tuesday, with life-threatening conditions expected.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Upper Peninsula 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 Peninsula Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Marquette, MI, has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of the Upper Peninsula. The alert is effective from 5:00 AM EDT Sunday, March 15, until 2:00 AM EDT Tuesday, March 17.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions in Michigan:
- Keweenaw County
- Northern Houghton County
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for extreme winter weather conditions as provided by the National Weather Service:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 1 and 2 feet.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecasted to gust as high as 65 mph.
- Snowfall Rates: Heavy snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are anticipated for much of the day on Sunday.
- Visibility and Hazards: Widespread blowing snow and heavy snowfall will significantly reduce visibility. The high winds may also cause extensive tree damage and result in power outages.
Timeline
- Onset: Blizzard conditions are expected to begin at 5:00 AM EDT Sunday.
- Peak Intensity: The strongest winds are forecasted to occur from late Sunday afternoon into Monday.
- Expiration: The warning is currently set to expire at 2:00 AM EDT Tuesday.
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. Travel is expected to be treacherous and potentially life-threatening during this window.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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