Winter Storm Warning Issued for Dickinson County Through Friday Evening

Source: NOAA · Dickinson County, Michigan

This alert is no longer in effect.

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 County, with heavy mixed precipitation, significant snow accumulation, and ice expected through Friday evening.

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Record type
Winter Storm Warning
Affected area
Dickinson 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 Dickinson County, Michigan.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Marquette, MI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Dickinson County. The warning is effective starting at midnight and remains in place until 6:00 PM CST on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Affected Areas

This alert specifically impacts Dickinson County in Michigan (MIZ011).

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions and potential power outages. If travel is necessary, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents should monitor local conditions and prepare for disruptions.

Expected Conditions

Heavy mixed precipitation is forecast for the region. Total snow accumulations are expected to reach between 3 and 6 inches. Additionally, ice accumulations of up to two-tenths of an inch are possible. These conditions are expected to make travel very difficult, specifically impacting the Friday morning and evening commutes.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning onset begins at 12:00 AM CST Friday, February 20, and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM CST Friday evening.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Dickinson County, with heavy mixed precipitation, significant snow accumulation, and ice expected through Friday evening.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Dickinson County, Michigan. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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