Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued April 2 at 7:24PM CDT until April 4 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 5:24pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation.
Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and
ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch, greatest ice
accumulations south and greatest snow accumulations north. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed
precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to
two inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and four tenths
of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon, and Southern
Houghton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 8 AM EDT Friday. For
the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the
ice. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating sleet will be difficult to
remove.
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:
Keweenaw; Ontonagon; Houghton; Southern Houghton
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI