Marquette, MI – Just when it felt like spring was finally here, a surprise winter storm is set to dump up to 11 inches of snow across parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula beginning Monday night, making travel treacherous and sending temperatures plunging.
According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 8 p.m. EDT Monday until 2 p.m. Tuesday for Keweenaw, Houghton, Ontonagon, Gogebic, and Baraga counties. The heaviest snow is expected in higher elevations of Baraga County, with winds up to 40 mph whipping snow into blinding drifts.
This mid-April snow event could bring near-whiteout conditions during the Tuesday morning commute, especially along rural routes and stretches of U.S. Highway 41. Some areas south of Painesdale and near L’Anse could see snow pile up rapidly overnight.
Officials are urging residents to stay off roads if possible, keep emergency kits in vehicles, and prepare for potential power outages. With most of the snow falling overnight, Tuesday morning could catch drivers off guard.
This storm is a stark reminder that winter isn’t done with Michigan yet—even in April.
