Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 1:09PM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 10:09am
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35
mph are creating patches of blowing snow. For the Winter Storm
Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 1 and 3 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Baraga County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through late
Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult this afternoon to
potentially impossible Sunday into Monday. Blowing snow will
significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Friday evening and Monday commutes. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages are possible early next week
due to the strong winds.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages.
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Baraga
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI