Winter Storm Warning Issued for Alger, Luce, Delta, and Schoolcraft Counties
Weather Alerts high NOAA · · Upper Peninsula Michigan
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, forecasting heavy snow, ice, and high winds starting early Wednesday.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Marquette, MI. The alert is in response to expected heavy mixed precipitation and hazardous travel conditions.
Affected Areas
The following counties in Michigan are under the warning:
- Alger
- Luce
- Delta
- Northern Schoolcraft
- Southern Schoolcraft
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should take the following precautions:
- If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Prepare for possible power outages due to wind and ice accumulation.
- Exercise extreme caution during the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Expected Conditions
- Precipitation: Heavy mixed precipitation is expected.
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches.
- Ice Accumulation: Ice accumulations of approximately one-tenth of an inch.
- Wind: Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact both the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 1:00 AM EST on Wednesday, February 18, through 7:00 PM EST on Wednesday, February 18.
Source: NOAA Official Notice