Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 3:54AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 12:54am
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 6 and 11 inches, highest west of Munising.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy
snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet
possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Alger, Luce, Northern Schoolcraft, and Southern
Schoolcraft Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through
Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages.
Area Description:
Alger; Luce; Southern Schoolcraft; Northern Schoolcraft
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender: