Winter Storm Warning Issued for Western Upper Peninsula Michigan Counties Through 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several Michigan counties, forecasting up to 10 inches of snow and hazardous travel conditions through Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Western Upper Peninsula, 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 Western Upper Peninsula, Michigan.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Marquette, MI. The warning is in effect from 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM CDT) Thursday evening through 2:00 PM EDT (1:00 PM CDT) Friday.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in Michigan's Upper Peninsula:
- Baraga
- Iron
- Gogebic
- Ontonagon
- Southern Houghton
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected across the region, with total accumulations ranging between 6 and 10 inches. Residents in the higher terrain of Baraga County may see higher totals exceeding one foot. In addition to the snowfall, wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 35 mph. These winds will likely cause areas of blowing snow, which will significantly reduce visibility for drivers.
Timeline
The hazardous weather conditions are expected to begin at 8:00 PM EDT on Thursday, March 12. The alert remains in effect until 2:00 PM EDT on Friday, March 13. The most significant impacts are anticipated during the Friday morning commute.
What You Should Do
Travel could be very difficult during this period. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents should also prepare for the possibility of power outages due to the heavy snow and wind.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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