Marquette, MI – A significant bout of winter weather is expected to impact Upper Michigan beginning Friday morning, bringing a combination of freezing rain, sleet, and snow through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, the first round of wintry precipitation will start early Friday as a mix of rain and freezing rain. As temperatures drop, the region is forecast to transition to mostly freezing rain and sleet by Friday night, with ice accumulations likely continuing into Saturday morning.
A brief lull is anticipated during the day Saturday before a second, more intense round develops late Saturday night into Sunday. Heavy, wet snowfall is possible during this period, especially across northern counties, while southern areas may experience another round of mixed precipitation. The NWS noted high uncertainty remains regarding the exact location of the heaviest snowfall Sunday.
Travelers should expect slick roads throughout the region and possible power outages due to accumulating ice and snow on trees and power lines. Residents are advised to prepare emergency supplies, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay updated via local alerts.
