Marquette, MI – A powerful winter storm is expected to bring heavy, wet snow to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula beginning Saturday night, posing travel hazards and the potential for power outages through Sunday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, a wintry mix of rain and freezing rain will start Friday morning, transitioning into mainly freezing rain and sleet Friday night. Thunderstorms could also develop, with a chance of marginally severe hail early in the evening.
Saturday afternoon may bring a lull in activity, but forecasters warn of renewed impacts Saturday night as wet snow develops, especially in the western U.P. and Keweenaw Peninsula. Areas to the south and east are more likely to see a mix of rain and freezing precipitation.
By Sunday morning, heavy, wet snow is expected to intensify, although forecasters note high uncertainty regarding where the heaviest snowfall will fall. Road conditions across the region are likely to be slick all weekend, and localized power outages may occur due to ice and snow accumulation on trees and power lines.
Residents are advised to monitor updates at weather.gov/mqt and avoid unnecessary travel during peak impact periods. Prepare for shifting weather conditions and review emergency kits ahead of the storm’s arrival.
