Marquette, Michigan – Lake effect snow will continue to hammer Michigan’s Upper Peninsula through early Monday, dropping up to 9 inches in the highest terrain and creating near whiteout conditions along parts of the Lake Superior shoreline.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect across the western and central U.P. until at least 1 a.m. Monday, with Marquette County extended until 7 a.m. Monday. Keweenaw, northern Houghton and Baraga counties could see an additional 1 to 6 inches, with isolated totals up to 9 inches in the higher terrain of Baraga County. Winds gusting to 40 mph may cause significant blowing snow along the north-facing Keweenaw shoreline.
Marquette County is expected to receive up to 6 inches, with 8 inches or more possible north of US-41. Alger County may pick up 3 to 5 inches, especially near the Marquette County line. Farther west, Gogebic and Ontonagon counties are forecast to see 3 to 5 inches by late tonight.
Roads including US-41, M-28 and M-26 could become snow covered and slick, with sharply reduced visibility in heavier bands. Drivers should slow down and prepare for rapidly changing conditions, especially before the Monday morning commute.
Snow showers gradually diminish overnight into early Monday, but drifting and slick spots may linger after the advisories expire.
