Winter Storm Warning Issued for Baraga County; Heavy Snow Expected Friday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Marquette, MI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Baraga County. The alert was issued on the afternoon of February 19 and remains in effect through Friday evening.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically impacts Baraga County in Michigan.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to take the following precautions:

• If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
• Prepare for the possibility of power outages due to the heavy, wet nature of the snow.
• Exercise caution if you must be on the roads during the warning period.

Expected Conditions

Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 4 and 6 inches. Forecasters note that the snow will be heavy and wet, with the highest accumulation amounts likely occurring in higher terrain. These conditions are expected to make travel very difficult, specifically impacting both the Friday morning and evening commutes.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 1:00 AM EST to 7:00 PM EST on Friday, February 20.