Marquette, MI – Drivers across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula should prepare for difficult travel Sunday night into Monday as a surge of lake effect snow and gusty winds create hazardous conditions.
According to the US National Weather Service Marquette, light lake effect snow will continue through early Sunday before a cold front moves in, bringing stronger winds and heavier snowfall. The combination of blowing and drifting snow is expected to significantly reduce visibility Sunday night through Monday, particularly along open stretches of highway and near Lake Superior.
The weather service warns that travel could become dangerous at times, with moderate to heavy snow rates possible in localized bands. Snow-covered and slick roads are likely in Marquette, Alger, and Baraga counties, with the potential for short-term whiteout conditions.
By Monday night into Tuesday, snowfall is forecast to taper off as winds weaken and shift westward. However, forecasters say temperatures will remain cold with breezy conditions continuing into midweek.
Motorists are urged to check updated road reports before traveling and to keep extra time for commutes through Monday.
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