Including the cities of Grand Marais, Munising, Escanaba, Gladstone, Manistique, and Seney.
WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING…
Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches are possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph at times. Heavy, wet snowfall combined with strong winds and lingering fall foliage could result in tree damage and widespread power outages.
Plan on slippery road conditions for the Tuesday morning commute. Since this is the first winter storm of the season, extra caution is urged for those who must travel.
Including the cities of L`Anse, Gwinn, and Marquette
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY…
Heavy, wet snow begins tonight and continues through Monday night, resulting in poor travel conditions.
Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches are expected in the higher terrain a few miles inland from Lake Superior with locally higher totals approaching 2 feet possible across the Michigamme Highlands.
Near the shoreline, snow amounts will likely be limited by rain mixing in with the snow at times. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph through Monday afternoon then as high as 50 mph at times Monday night. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
The hazardous conditions will impact the commutes Monday and Tuesday mornings and Monday evening. Gusty winds and wet snow could bring down tree branches, resulting in potentially widespread power outages. Since this is the first winter storm of the season, extra caution is urged for those who must travel. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Including the city of Iron Mountain
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY
Wet snow expected across northern portions of the county. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with less than 1 inch across southern portions of the county along Highway US-2. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds and wet snow could bring down tree branches, resulting in sporadic power outages. Since this is the first winter storm of the season, extra caution is urged for those who must travel.
Including the city of Iron River
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY
Wet snow, heavy at times, is expected across northern portions of the county. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts approaching 10 inches. Two inches or less is expected across southern portions of the county from Iron River to Crystal Falls. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds and wet snow could bring down tree branches, resulting in sporadic power outages.
Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Houghton, and Hancock
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY…
Heavy, wet snow is expected to result in hazardous winter driving conditions for the Monday morning commute. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected along the spine of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Northwest to north winds gusting as high as 50 mph at times.
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the commutes Monday morning and Monday evening. Gusty winds and wet snow could bring down tree branches, resulting in sporadic power outages. Since this is the first winter storm of the season, extra caution is urged for those who must travel. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Including the cities of Ontonagon, Ironwood, Kenton, and Sidnaw
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY…
Heavy, wet snow is expected to result in hazardous winter driving conditions for the Monday morning commute. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected with locally higher amounts exceeding 10 inches possible along high elevation ridges. Northwest winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds and wet snow could bring down tree branches, resulting in sporadic power outages. Since this is the first winter storm of the season, extra caution is urged for those who must travel.
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