Winter Storm Warning Issued for Marquette County: Heavy Snow and Ice Expected Friday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Marquette, MI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the region. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are likely and expected to cause significant impacts. The warning was officially issued on the afternoon of February 19.

Affected Areas

This alert specifically covers Marquette County in Michigan. Residents in this geographic area should prepare for hazardous winter conditions.

What You Should Do

Travel could be very difficult due to the expected weather conditions. The National Weather Service advises that these hazardous conditions will impact both the Friday morning and evening commutes. Residents are encouraged to prepare for the storm and exercise extreme caution if travel is necessary.

Expected Conditions

Forecasters expect heavy mixed precipitation throughout the warning period. Specific conditions include:

• Snow Accumulation: Between 3 and 7 inches of heavy, wet snow. The heaviest snowfall is expected to occur over higher terrain.
• Ice Accumulation: Approximately one-tenth of an inch of ice is possible.
• Regional Variations: The best chance for freezing rain is located over the southern and eastern parts of the county.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective starting at 1:00 AM EST on Friday, February 20. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:00 PM EST on Friday evening.