Newberry, Michigan – Dense freezing fog is reducing visibility along M-28 and US-2, creating hazardous travel conditions across the eastern Upper Peninsula.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, patchy dense freezing fog is being observed along M-28 near Newberry and along US-2 east of Manistique, with conditions spreading west through the morning hours Saturday.
Visibility in some locations has dropped to around 0.25 miles, based on regional observation maps released around 9 a.m. Motorists traveling along these corridors are advised to reduce speeds, use low beam headlights, and allow additional stopping distance.
The weather service also warned that untreated road surfaces may become slick as moisture from the fog freezes on pavement, bridges, and overpasses. While widespread closures have not been reported, the combination of low visibility and icy patches can increase crash risk, particularly on rural stretches of highway.
M-28 and US-2 serve as primary east-west travel routes through the eastern Upper Peninsula, connecting communities including Newberry and Manistique. Morning drivers, including weekend travelers and shift workers, may encounter sudden changes in visibility.
The fog is expected to gradually improve later in the morning as temperatures rise and conditions shift.
Drivers are encouraged to check local road conditions before traveling and remain alert for rapidly changing visibility levels.
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