Marquette, Michigan – A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect across parts of central Upper Michigan, where mixed precipitation is expected to create slippery travel conditions overnight and into the Tuesday morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service office in Marquette, the advisory covers Alger, Luce, Northern Schoolcraft, and Southern Schoolcraft counties, including areas near M-28, US-2, and connecting local roadways frequently used by overnight drivers and early commuters.
Forecasters say a brief period of freezing rain is expected to develop after 7 p.m. Eastern before quickly transitioning to snow. Snow accumulations are forecast to reach up to three inches, while ice buildup is expected to remain around a light glaze. Officials emphasized that freezing rain amounts greater than a light glaze are no longer anticipated.
The advisory remains in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday. The timing places the most hazardous conditions during overnight travel and the early morning commute, when untreated roads may become slick due to ice and compacted snow.
The National Weather Service warns that even minor ice accumulation can significantly increase crash risk, particularly on bridges, overpasses, and secondary roads. Drivers along M-28 between Munising and Seney, as well as stretches of US-2 near Manistique and Newberry, may encounter reduced traction during the overnight hours.
Residents and travelers are urged to slow down, allow extra stopping distance, and use caution while traveling. Road conditions may improve later Tuesday morning as precipitation ends and crews begin treatment.
Students, young workers, and early-shift employees commuting before sunrise may experience the greatest travel impacts.
Additional updates may be issued if conditions change.
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