Winter Storm Warning Issued for Upper Peninsula Michigan; Up to 3 Feet 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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A severe Winter Storm Warning is in effect for several Michigan counties, with heavy snow accumulations and whiteout conditions expected through Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Upper Peninsula Michigan
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Marquette
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 (NWS) in Marquette, MI has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of the Upper Peninsula. The warning is effective from 1:00 AM CDT on Sunday, March 15, through 7:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16.
Affected Areas
The following counties in Michigan are under the warning:
- Dickinson
- Iron
- Menominee
- Gogebic
Expected Conditions
Severe winter weather is anticipated throughout the warning period, including:
- Snow Accumulation: Heavy snow is expected, with total accumulations between 1 and 3 feet possible.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 45 mph from Sunday afternoon through Monday.
- Hazardous Impacts: Whiteout conditions are expected, which will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Additionally, the combination of heavy snow and strong winds may result in power outages.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 1:00 AM CDT on Sunday, March 15. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires at 7:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists should use extreme caution. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents should also prepare for the possibility of power outages.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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