Blizzard Warning Issued for Ontonagon and Southern Houghton Counties; Up to 3 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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A Blizzard Warning is in effect for parts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula from Sunday morning through Monday evening, with heavy snow and high winds creating life-threatening travel conditions.
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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 Ontonagon and Southern Houghton Counties. This alert is effective from 2:00 AM EDT Sunday, March 15, until 8:00 PM EDT Monday, March 16.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions in Michigan:
- Ontonagon County
- Southern Houghton County
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. Residents are encouraged to prepare for potential power outages and hazardous conditions.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are expected to produce total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet. Winds are forecast to gust as high as 45 mph. Heavy snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected during much of the day Sunday. These conditions will lead to widespread blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility, making travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Gusty winds may also bring down tree branches and result in power outages.
Timeline
- Onset: 2:00 AM EDT Sunday, March 15
- Peak Conditions: Heavy snowfall rates expected Sunday; strongest winds forecast for late Sunday afternoon into Monday.
- Expiration: 8:00 PM EDT Monday, March 16
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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