Marquette, MI – Bitter cold air will grip Michigan’s Upper Peninsula tonight, with temperatures expected to fall below zero across much of the region, creating hazardous conditions for anyone outdoors.
According to the US National Weather Service in Marquette, overnight lows will drop between -10 and 5 degrees, with the coldest readings inland. Areas along the Lake Superior and Lake Michigan shorelines are expected to remain in the single digits above zero. Wind chills could make it feel even colder.
Lake effect snow showers are expected to continue in eastern portions of the UP, mainly from Munising eastward, through the weekend. Snowfall totals tonight could reach up to 2 inches in localized bands.
On Sunday, highs will only climb into the teens for most communities, though parts of south-central Upper Michigan may briefly reach the mid-20s. Additional lake effect snow accumulations of 1 inch or less are possible in the eastern counties.
Drivers should be alert for slick roads in areas experiencing snow showers, particularly during early morning travel. Frostbite can develop quickly in subzero temperatures, especially on exposed skin.
Warmer temperatures are expected to return next week, bringing a gradual break from the deep freeze.
How cold did it get in your neighborhood overnight? Did you see snow accumulation where you live?
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