What was issued
...ACCUMULATING LAKE EFFECT SNOW TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...
.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.
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
4 and 8 inches over the higher elevations of Marquette County and
Baraga County with locally up to 10 inches. Less than an inch of
snowfall is expected near the Lake Superior shoreline. Winds
gusting as high as 30 mph and up to 40 mph near Lake Superior.
* WHERE...Baraga and Marquette Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes along with
the Friday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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 will deteriorate
rapidly as you move 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.
What you should do
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.
Affected area