Winter Storm Warning Issued for Gogebic, Iron, and Dickinson Counties Through Wednesday
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for parts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with heavy snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches expected to create hazardous travel conditions.
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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. The alert indicates that heavy snow is likely, creating significant hazards for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in Michigan:
- Gogebic County
- Iron County
- Dickinson County
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Prepare for the possibility of power outages.
- Allow extra time for travel and exercise caution on the roads.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the warning period. Total snow accumulations are forecast to be between 5 and 8 inches. These conditions will make travel very difficult and are expected to impact both the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 4:00 PM EDT this afternoon, Tuesday, March 10, until 2:00 PM EDT (1:00 PM CDT) on Wednesday, March 11.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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