Winter Storm Warning Issued for Keweenaw County: Heavy Snow and Ice Expected Friday
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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 Keweenaw County starting Friday morning, with 4 to 7 inches of heavy, wet snow and light ice glaze expected to impact travel.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Keweenaw 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 Keweenaw County, Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Marquette, MI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Keweenaw County. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are likely, including heavy snow and potential ice accumulation that could significantly impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Keweenaw County in Michigan (MIZ001).
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take necessary precautions before the storm's onset. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents should also prepare for possible power outages due to the heavy, wet nature of the snow.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect heavy snow with total accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. A brief period of freezing rain is also possible, which may result in ice accumulations around a light glaze. The snow is expected to be heavy and wet, which may increase the strain on infrastructure. These hazardous conditions are expected to make travel very difficult, specifically impacting both the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 4:00 AM EST on Friday, February 20, until 7:00 PM EST Friday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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