Winter Storm Warning Issued for Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga, and Marquette Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of Upper Michigan, forecasting heavy snow up to 11 inches and 50 mph wind gusts through Wednesday evening.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Marquette, MI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties in the Upper Peninsula. The alert was issued early Tuesday morning in anticipation of heavy mixed precipitation and hazardous travel conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions in Michigan:
- Keweenaw County
- Northern Houghton County
- Baraga County
- Marquette County
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area 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 possible power outages as gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
- Exercise extreme caution during the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Expected Conditions
Significant weather hazards are expected throughout the duration of the warning:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 5 and 11 inches are forecast. The highest accumulations are expected over the Keweenaw and in the higher terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties.
- Ice Accumulation: A light glaze to around one-tenth of an inch of ice is possible.
- Wind: Winds are expected to gust as high as 50 mph, mainly over the Keweenaw.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, making travel very difficult.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 7:00 PM EST Tuesday, February 17, through 7:00 PM EST Wednesday, February 18.
Source: NOAA Official Notice