A major winter storm is expected to move across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Sunday morning, bringing heavy snow, strong gusts, and probable travel difficulties until early Monday.
The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties from 8 a.m. Sunday to 8 a.m. Monday, predicting 5 to 10 inches of snow and a light layer of ice. Wind gusts could reach 45 mph, increasing the likelihood of power outages and making traffic hazardous, particularly with flying snow obscuring sight.
Iron, Dickinson, and Menominee counties may receive 5 to 7 inches of snow between 10 a.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. Monday, with winds gusting to 35 mph.
The hazardous circumstances could have a huge impact on Monday morning commutes around the region. Motorists are advised to postpone travel if possible and to maintain emergency supplies in their vehicles, such as torches, food, and water.
This storm is another large late-season event in the Upper Peninsula, where March snowfalls are not uncommon but still present significant obstacles. Residents should monitor local developments and prepare for potential power outages or traffic closures.
