Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued April 2 at 5:17AM CDT until April 4 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 3:17am
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation.
Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice
accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. For the Winter Storm
Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between three
tenths and four tenths of an inch possible.
* WHERE...Dickinson, Iron, and Gogebic Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM CDT Friday. For
the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
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.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Gogebic; Iron; Dickinson
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI