Marquette, MI – A late-season winter storm is set to blanket Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula with heavy snow and strong winds beginning Monday night, creating hazardous travel conditions into Tuesday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 8 p.m. EDT Monday through 2 p.m. Tuesday for Keweenaw, Houghton, Ontonagon, Baraga, and Gogebic counties. Snow totals are expected to range from 2 to 11 inches, with the highest amounts anticipated in Baraga County’s higher elevations and interior portions of Ontonagon and southern Houghton counties.
Gusts could reach 35 to 40 mph, leading to blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility. Officials warn that Tuesday morning commutes will likely be difficult, particularly on rural and open-area roadways.
Residents are advised to delay unnecessary travel, stock vehicles with emergency supplies, and monitor for possible power outages. Snowfall may be especially intense south of Painesdale and near L’Anse, where elevation can amplify accumulation.
The system’s impact tapers off by Tuesday afternoon, but slick roads and drifting snow could linger. Drivers should check with MDOT and local alerts for updated road conditions.
