Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued April 2 at 1:04AM EDT until April 4 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 10:04pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3
inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter of
an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm
Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between two
tenths and three tenths of an inch possible.
* WHERE...Baraga and Marquette Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 8
AM EDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday evening
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice
and wind. Travel could be very difficult to nearly impossible. The
hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening
commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating sleet will be difficult to
remove.
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:
Baraga; Marquette
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender: