Winter Storm Warning Issued for Iron County Through Friday Evening

Source: NOAA · Iron 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This alert is no longer in effect.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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Iron County, Michigan, forecasting heavy mixed precipitation and up to 8 inches of snow.

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

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Marquette, MI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Iron County. The alert was issued on February 19 at 10:15 PM CST and remains in effect until Friday evening.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Iron County in Michigan (MIZ010).

What You Should Do

Residents who must travel are advised to keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in their vehicles in case of an emergency. Additionally, residents should prepare for the possibility of power outages due to the mixed precipitation.

Expected Conditions

Heavy mixed precipitation is expected across the region. Total snow accumulations are forecast between 4 and 6 inches, though some local spots may see up to 8 inches. Ice accumulations are expected to result in a light glaze. These hazardous conditions are likely to make travel very difficult, particularly during the Friday morning and evening commutes.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 6:00 PM CST on Friday, February 20, 2026. The onset of the storm conditions is expected to begin around midnight on Friday.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Iron County, Michigan, forecasting heavy mixed precipitation and up to 8 inches of snow.
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