Winter Storm Warning Issued for Baraga County; Heavy Snow Expected Friday
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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 Baraga County, forecasting 4 to 6 inches of heavy, wet snow and difficult travel conditions on Friday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Baraga County, 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 Baraga County, Michigan.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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