Lake effect rain showers transition to snow this evening and continue through Friday. Wet snow accumulations are expected away from the Lake Superior shoreline with several inches of snowfall over the higher terrain.
Including the cities of Gwinn, L`Anse, and Marquette
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST FRIDAY
Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches over the higher elevations of Marquette and Baraga Counties with up to 10 inches in rural areas north of US-41 and west of Marquette 510. Less than an inch of snow is expected near Lake Superior. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph and up to 35 mph near Lake Superior.
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes along with the Friday morning commute.
Lake effect rain showers will transition to all snow this evening. Warmer temperatures near Lake Superior will limit accumulations to less than an inch near the lakeshore, including the city of Marquette. Conditions deteriorate rapidly inland, particularly US-41 between Marquette and Negaunee. Some improvement to travel is expected Thursday afternoon as temperatures warm to near or slightly above freezing, with deteriorating conditions again Thursday evening, around sunset.
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.
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