Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 6:09AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 3:09am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Alger, Delta, Luce, Northern Schoolcraft, and Southern
Schoolcraft Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.
* 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...Heavy snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour are expected Monday morning. Strongest winds are expected
tonight into Monday.
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:
Alger; Luce; Delta; Southern Schoolcraft; Northern Schoolcraft
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender: