Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central and Western Upper Michigan: Up to 3 Feet of Snow Possible
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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 severe Winter Storm Warning is in effect for portions of Upper Michigan, with heavy snow and blizzard conditions expected to bring up to 3 feet of accumulation and 60 mph wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Western Upper 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 Central and Western Upper Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Marquette, MI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for central and western portions of Upper Michigan. The alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are likely, including heavy snowfall and potential blizzard conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions and counties:
- Keweenaw
- Ontonagon
- Houghton
- Baraga
- Marquette
- Delta
- Southern Houghton
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists should use extreme caution and keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in their vehicle in case of an emergency. Additionally, residents should prepare for the possibility of power outages due to high winds and heavy snow.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet are possible, with 1 to 2 feet expected in the Keweenaw region.
- Wind Speeds: Wind gusts as high as 50 mph are expected by late Sunday into Monday. Gusts may reach up to 60 mph in the Keweenaw and along the lakeshore.
- Hazards: Whiteout and blizzard conditions are expected, which will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Strong winds may also cause tree damage.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 5:00 AM Sunday to 2:00 AM EDT Tuesday. The most significant impacts are expected to affect both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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