Winter Weather Advisory 01/02/2025 11:24 for Michigan areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 2 at 1:24PM CST until January 4 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Marquette MI
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 2, 2025 - 11:24am
Expires: 
January 3, 2025 - 2:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 14 inches with the highest accumulations north of highway M-28. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Alger, Luce, and Northern Schoolcraft Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
Area Description: 
Alger; Luce; Northern Schoolcraft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Marquette MI