Marquette, Michigan – A fast-moving winter system is sweeping across Upper Michigan late Sunday afternoon and tonight, bringing accumulating snow and a short window of hazardous travel conditions before tapering off ahead of the Monday morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, snow will spread west to east across the U.P. with totals generally ranging from 3 to 6 inches. The heaviest snowfall is expected near northern Lake Michigan, where snow bands may briefly intensify and reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less.
Snowfall rates could reach one-half to one inch per hour for a few hours this evening as the core of the system moves through. During this time, roads may quickly become snow-covered and slick, especially along US-41, M-28, and secondary highways. Visibility may drop rapidly beneath heavier snow bands, making travel difficult for short periods.
While the snow is expected to end before the Monday morning commute, untreated roads could remain slippery into early Monday as crews work to clear accumulations. The most significant impacts are expected Sunday evening into the overnight hours.
Drivers are urged to slow down, allow extra stopping distance, and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Conditions are expected to improve during the day Monday, with mainly dry weather returning before another chance for light mixed precipitation arrives Tuesday.
