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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
405 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-240915-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
405 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 /305 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper
Michigan and western Upper Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Lake effect snow continues for the northwest wind snowbelts.
Blowing snow and reduced visibility down to 1/2 mile will also
make travel hazardous. See the latest Winter Weather Message for
additional information.

Coldest air of the season will create dangerous cold conditions
across Upper Michigan. See the latest Extreme Cold Warnings and
Cold Weather Advisory for additional information.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Coldest air of the season will create dangerous cold conditions
through at least Saturday morning across Upper Michigan. See the
latest Extreme Cold Warnings and Cold Weather Advisory for
additional information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to submit snowfall reports to the National
Weather Service via phone, on our website, or through social
media.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
215 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

MIZ001-003-240600-
/O.EXT.KMQT.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260124T0600Z/
Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-
Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Hancock, and Houghton
215 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow.
  Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as
  high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
949 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

MIZ001>005-009>012-084-232300-
/O.CON.KMQT.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Gogebic-
Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Southern Houghton-
Including the cities of L`Anse, Ironwood, Iron Mountain,
Menominee, Ontonagon, Hancock, Gwinn, Kenton, Sidnaw, Marquette,
Copper Harbor, Houghton, and Iron River
949 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 /849 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026/

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below expected
  this morning. Wind chills as low as 35 below expected this
  afternoon through Saturday morning.

* WHERE...Baraga, Dickinson, Iron, Marquette, Menominee, Gogebic,
  Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
  exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
  temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes.

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