Marquette, MI – An intense surge of Arctic air is bringing dangerously cold wind chills to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, prompting the National Weather Service in Marquette to issue multiple Cold Weather Advisories covering nearly the entire region through Tuesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, wind chills will plunge as low as 30 to 35 degrees below zero in parts of western and northern Upper Michigan, creating life-threatening conditions for anyone outdoors without proper protection. In some areas, frostbite can occur in as little as 10 minutes.
❄️ Areas Under Cold Weather Advisories
Advisories are in effect for all or portions of the following counties:
- Gogebic & Iron Counties (including Ironwood and Iron River)
Wind chills as low as 33 below zero
⏰ 6 PM Monday – 10 AM CST Tuesday - Ontonagon & Southern Houghton Counties
Wind chills near 30 below zero
⏰ 7 PM Monday – 10 AM EST Tuesday - Baraga & Marquette Counties (including Marquette, Gwinn, L’Anse)
Wind chills near 30 below zero
⏰ 7 PM Monday – 11 AM EST Tuesday - Dickinson, Menominee & Delta Counties
Wind chills near 29 below zero
⏰ 8 PM CST / 9 PM EST Monday – Tuesday morning - Alger, Luce & Schoolcraft Counties (including Munising, Newberry, Manistique)
Wind chills as low as 25 to 27 below zero
⏰ Late Monday night – Tuesday morning - Keweenaw & Northern Houghton Counties
Wind chills near 30 below zero
⏰ Advisory continues through 9 AM EST Tuesday
⚠️ Why This Matters
Meteorologists warn that the combination of bitter temperatures and persistent winds will significantly increase the risk of:
- Frostbite on exposed skin in minutes
- Hypothermia with prolonged exposure
- Increased danger for travelers, outdoor workers, and those without adequate heat
🧤 Safety Recommendations
Officials urge residents to:
- Limit time outdoors, especially overnight and early Tuesday
- Wear multiple layers, including hats, gloves, and face coverings
- Bring pets indoors and ensure livestock have warm shelter and unfrozen water
- Practice safe heating habits—never use grills or generators indoors
Drivers should keep winter survival kits in vehicles and be prepared for emergency situations in remote areas.
While temperatures are expected to slowly improve later Tuesday, the coldest and most dangerous conditions will occur overnight through early morning.
Residents are urged to continue monitoring updates from the National Weather Service and local emergency management as this Arctic outbreak continues.
