Winter Storm Warning
Status
New Event ExpiredStart Time
Wed 12/04/2024 01:00 PM ESTEnd Time
Thu 12/05/2024 07:00 PM ESTSignificance
WarningImpacts
High impact
Locations Affected
Isle Royale National Park, MI ∙ Herman, MI ∙ Arnold, MI ∙ Gulliver, MI ∙ Skanee, MI ∙ Skandia, MI ∙ Ramsay, MI ∙ Watton, MI ∙ Ottawa National Forest, MI ∙ Hancock Houghton County Airport, MIFull Alert Message
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 314 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 near the lakeshores and 12 inches in the higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Marquette County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light to moderate snow tonight will transition to heavy lake effect snow Wednesday afternoon. Visibility may be near zero in heavier snowbands Wednesday night into Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.
Technical Header
MIZ005-041000- /O.NEW.KMQT.WS.W.0007.241204T1800Z-241206T0000Z/ Marquette- Including the cities of Gwinn and Marquette 314 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024