Winter Storm Warning Issued for Marquette County: Up to 12 Inches of Snow Expected
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Marquette County, effective from Thursday night through Friday afternoon, featuring heavy snow and high winds.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Marquette 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 Marquette County, Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the region. The alert is effective starting at 11:00 PM EDT on Thursday, March 12, and is scheduled to remain in place until 5:00 PM EDT on Friday, March 13.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts Marquette County in Michigan. The NWS notes that the higher terrain of northern Marquette County is at risk for the highest accumulation totals.
What You Should Do
Travel could be very difficult during this period. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Additionally, residents should prepare for the possibility of power outages due to weather conditions.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is forecast for the area, with total snow accumulations expected to range between 6 and 10 inches. In the higher terrain of northern Marquette County, snow totals may exceed one foot. In addition to the snowfall, wind gusts as high as 40 mph are expected. Widespread blowing snow will likely significantly reduce visibility for drivers.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 11:00 PM EDT on Thursday, March 12. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist through Friday, March 13, specifically impacting both the Friday morning and Friday evening commutes before the warning expires at 5:00 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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