MARQUETTE, Mich. – A powerful band of lake-effect snow continues to pound parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula this Monday, with totals reaching 7 inches in the hardest-hit zones near Marquette and Munising. Drivers along U.S. 41 and M-28 face rapidly changing visibility and slick conditions expected to worsen through the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Marquette and Alger Counties until 7 p.m. EST Monday. Additional accumulations of 3 to 7 inches are likely, particularly along the Lake Superior shoreline and west of Ishpeming. Lighter amounts under 3 inches are expected east of Munising.
Roads are reported snow-covered across northern Marquette County, where visibility can drop suddenly inside stronger snow bands. The Michigan Department of Transportation urges travelers to slow down and allow extra time for travel, especially during bursts of heavy snow that may reduce visibility to near zero.
Residents are encouraged to carry emergency supplies if travel is necessary, including a flashlight, food, and water. With temperatures hovering in the upper 20s, snow will remain powdery, allowing for blowing and drifting along exposed stretches. The heaviest snow is expected to taper gradually by early evening, though roads will stay slick overnight.
