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Michigan Snow Alert Tonight: Up to 10 Inches, Dangerous Travel
MARQUETTE, MI – A powerful round of lake effect snow is expected to bring up to 10 inches of accumulation to parts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula beginning Wednesday night, creating potentially dangero
By Nolan Pierce · 2026-11-11T19:41:18.063Z
MARQUETTE, MI – A powerful round of lake effect snow is expected to bring up to 10 inches of accumulation to parts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula beginning Wednesday night, creating potentially dangerous driving conditions through Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 10 p.m. Wednesday until noon Friday for Marquette and Baraga counties, including areas near Gwinn, L'Anse and Marquette.
Forecasters expect 4 to 8 inches of wet snow across higher elevations , with isolated totals reaching 10 inches in rural areas north of U.S. 41 and west of Marquette County Road 510.
However, snowfall totals will vary dramatically depending on location. Communities immediately along Lake Superior, including downtown Marquette, are expected to receive less than an inch because of warmer lakeshore temperatures.
Dangerous Travel Conditions Expected The greatest concern involves rapidly deteriorating road conditions, particularly along U.S. 41 between Marquette and Negaunee , where heavier snowfall could create slippery roads and sharply reduced visibility.
The National Weather Service warns that hazardous conditions could affect Thursday's morning and evening commutes, along with Friday morning travel.
Winds could gust to 25 mph inland and reach 35 mph near Lake Superior, adding to visibility concerns.
Conditions Could Worsen Again Thursday Evening Lake effect rain showers are expected to transition to snow Wednesday evening, with accumulation increasing overnight.
Travel conditions may temporarily improve Thursday afternoon as temperatures climb toward or slightly above freezing.
However, forecasters warn that conditions could deteriorate again around sunset Thursday as temperatures fall and snowfall continues.
Drivers should reduce speeds, allow additional travel time and prepare for sudden changes in visibility.
Lake effect snow bands can produce heavy snowfall in one community while locations just a few miles away experience relatively dry conditions.
The advisory is scheduled to expire at noon Friday.