Winter Storm Warning Issued for Dickinson and Menominee Counties Through Friday Afternoon
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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 Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Dickinson and Menominee Counties, with 5 to 8 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts expected to impact travel through Friday.
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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. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are occurring or imminent, posing a significant threat to travel and safety.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Dickinson and Menominee Counties in Michigan. Within these regions, the heaviest snow accumulations are expected to occur along and north of the US-2 corridor.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to take the following precautions:
- Travel Safety: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Visibility: Be prepared for significantly reduced visibility due to blowing snow.
- Power Outages: Prepare for the possibility of power outages due to heavy snow and wind gusts.
- Commute Planning: Anticipate hazardous conditions that will likely impact the Friday morning commute.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches are forecast.
- Wind: Winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, making travel very difficult.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 10:00 PM CDT this evening, Thursday, March 12, until 1:00 PM CDT Friday, March 13. The most severe impacts on travel are expected during the Friday morning hours.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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