Marquette, MI – Snow spreading across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula late Tuesday could quickly cover highways and secondary roads, creating slippery travel for the evening commute and continuing to affect drivers through Wednesday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, Winter Weather Advisories cover most of the Upper Peninsula beginning between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday, depending on location, and lasting until early to late Wednesday afternoon. Many areas are expected to receive 3 to 5 inches of snow, while counties closer to Lake Michigan — including Delta, Alger, Luce, and Schoolcraft — could see 4 to 6 inches before the system winds down Wednesday evening.
Communities including Escanaba, Munising, Manistique, Newberry, Houghton, Hancock, L’Anse, Ontonagon, Iron Mountain, and Ironwood may experience deteriorating road conditions overnight. Snow-covered pavement is likely on major routes such as U.S.-2, U.S.-41, and M-28, especially during the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
Farther west and south, including Iron, Dickinson, Gogebic, and Menominee counties, a brief mix of precipitation could produce a light glaze of ice before changing to snow, increasing the risk of slick intersections and untreated roads.
Drivers are urged to slow down, allow extra stopping distance, and check Michigan road conditions through MDOT before traveling. Snow is expected to taper through Wednesday afternoon, though additional updates may be issued if snowfall intensifies overnight.
