Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 1:39PM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 10:39am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
1 and 8 inches, highest amounts east of Champion. Winds gusting as
high as 55 mph, strongest near Lake Superior.
* WHERE...Baraga and Marquette Counties.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday evening commute. The strong
winds may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
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:
Baraga; Marquette
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender: