Marquette, MI – A powerful winter storm continues to impact Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, bringing heavy lake effect snow and hazardous travel conditions through Tuesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, Baraga and Marquette counties will see additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches through 7 p.m. Sunday, particularly along US-41/M-28 near Marquette and Gwinn.
Ontonagon County faces an extended storm warning from 7 p.m. Sunday until 7 p.m. Monday, with total snow accumulations between 3 and 10 inches, especially near the Porcupine Mountains and along M-28, US-45, and M-26. Snowfall will make Monday’s commutes hazardous.
Alger County, including Munising and Grand Marais, could receive 5 to 14 inches of snow from 4 p.m. Sunday through 1 a.m. Tuesday, with wind gusts reaching 35 mph and whiteout conditions along M-28. Northern Schoolcraft County, including Seney, expects 6 to 13 inches in the same period.
Travel is expected to be very difficult to impossible in affected areas. Officials urge drivers to slow down and carry emergency supplies such as a flashlight, food, and water.
