Winter Storm Warning Issued for Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties
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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 from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon, with up to 17 inches of snow and 50 mph wind gusts expected in the Keweenaw region.
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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 the Keweenaw Peninsula and Northern Houghton County. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are likely and could pose a significant threat to travel and safety.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties in Michigan.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous travel and potential power outages. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ensure you are prepared for possible utility disruptions due to strong winds and heavy snow.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the region, with total accumulations between 8 and 12 inches. Higher terrain in the Keweenaw could see amounts reaching up to 17 inches. In addition to the snowfall, winds are forecast to gust as high as 50 mph. These conditions will lead to widespread blowing snow, significantly reducing visibility and making travel very difficult. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Friday morning commute, and gusty winds may bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible due to the combination of heavy snow and strong winds.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 8:00 PM EDT this evening, March 12, until 2:00 PM EDT Friday, March 13.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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