MARQUETTE, Mich. – Thick snow squalls are pounding Michigan’s Upper Peninsula this morning, coating rooftops and forest roads in a dense winter blanket that’s expected to deepen through Monday. The first round of heavy lake-effect snow continues today, with another surge late tonight as colder air sweeps over Lake Superior’s open waters.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 p.m. Monday for Marquette and Alger Counties. Additional accumulations of 2 to 6 inches are expected, with up to 12 inches possible over higher elevations and the western parts of Alger County. Two distinct bursts of lake-effect snow — one this afternoon and another early Monday — could each bring periods of near-zero visibility and rapid snow buildup on roads.
Drivers along M-28, U.S. 41, and County Road 480 should prepare for slippery, snow-covered surfaces and gusty winds reducing visibility. Travel will be difficult at times, especially during Monday’s morning commute when heavier bands peak. Officials urge residents to avoid unnecessary driving, keep emergency supplies in vehicles, and allow plows the space to operate.
This marks the Upper Peninsula’s first significant winter storm of November, signaling the onset of a colder pattern that could persist through midmonth. Though skies may briefly clear Tuesday, another clipper system could brush the region late week, bringing more light snow and wind chills in the teens.
