IRONWOOD, Mich. – Steady lake-effect snow continues to blanket Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula this morning as cold northwest winds funnel moisture off Lake Superior. Snowfall will persist through daybreak, leaving roads slick and visibility poor across Ontonagon and Gogebic Counties.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 a.m. EST (6 a.m. CST) Monday for the region. Forecasters expect 2 to 6 inches of additional snow, with locally up to 8 inches where lake-effect bands linger longest, especially near Ironwood and the Porcupine Mountains. The snow will be light and fluffy, but frequent gusts will blow and drift accumulations, creating changing visibility on open highways.
Travelers along U.S. 2, M-28, and M-64 should prepare for snow-covered roads and reduced visibility, particularly in higher terrain. Even brief breaks in snowfall may be followed by new bursts, a hallmark of early-season lake-effect patterns. Morning commuters can expect slippery stretches and longer travel times as crews work to clear accumulating snow.
Residents are urged to slow down, use headlights, and keep extra space when driving. Conditions will begin to improve by mid-morning Monday as winds ease and snow bands weaken.
This event reinforces the early start to winter across the Upper Peninsula, with persistent cold and additional light snow chances expected midweek before a brief warming trend late in the week.
