Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 1:45AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 10:45pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Gogebic, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
The strong winds may down power lines and could cause sporadic
power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snow totals of 4 inches or less
expected along the shores of Lake Superior.
Instruction:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Area Description:
Ontonagon; Gogebic; Southern Houghton
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender: