Winter Storm Warning Issued for Alger, Luce, and Delta Counties Through Tuesday Evening
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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 Winter Storm Warning for several Michigan counties, forecasting heavy snow and high winds that will impact the Tuesday evening commute.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Upper Peninsula Michigan
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Marquette MI
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
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 Winter Storm Warning for portions of the Upper Peninsula. The alert is effective for the period of Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in Michigan:
- Alger County
- Luce County
- Delta County
- Northern Schoolcraft County
- Southern Schoolcraft County
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected throughout the warning period. Total snow accumulations are forecast to reach between 4 and 7 inches. Winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph.
According to the National Weather Service, the highest snowfall amounts are expected to be along and east of a line from Munising to Rapid River. Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour are expected for several hours during the event.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST on Tuesday, February 24. The hazardous conditions are specifically expected to impact the Tuesday evening commute.
What You Should Do
Travel could be very difficult as visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents should prepare for significantly reduced visibility and hazardous road conditions.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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