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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
255 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-222000-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
255 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 /155 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...Rest of Today and Tonight

Lake effect snow continues over the Keweenaw and spreads into the
northwest wind snowbelts of the western and eastern U.P tonight.
Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect for snow amounts of 3
to 6 inches and potential visibility reductions from blowing snow
in the Keweenaw.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

The coldest air of the season and since January, 2019, will
create a period of below zero temperatures from Thursday night
through at least Saturday morning across most of Upper Michigan.
Temperatures below -15F and wind chills near -35F are likely (70%
chance or greater). Cold weather headlines remain in effect for
much of the U.P.

.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
912 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

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/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Southern Houghton-
Including the cities of Kenton, Hancock, Ontonagon, Copper
Harbor, Sidnaw, L`Anse, and Houghton
912 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2
  and 6 inches with localized higher amounts between 6 and 8 in
  Ontonagon and Baraga Counties. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Baraga, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon, and
  Southern Houghton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
907 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

MIZ001>005-009>012-084-221300-
/O.CON.KMQT.EC.W.0001.260123T0300Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.EC.A.0002.260123T1800Z-260124T1800Z/
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Gogebic-
Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Southern Houghton-
Including the cities of Iron River, Kenton, Hancock, Ironwood,
Iron Mountain, Ontonagon, Copper Harbor, Marquette, Sidnaw,
L`Anse, Gwinn, Menominee, and Houghton
907 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 /807 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026/

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/
THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 37 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/
  Thursday to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Friday. For the Extreme Cold
  Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

* 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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
907 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

MIZ001>005-009>012-084-221300-
/O.CON.KMQT.EC.W.0001.260123T0300Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.EC.A.0002.260123T1800Z-260124T1800Z/
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Gogebic-
Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Southern Houghton-
Including the cities of Iron River, Kenton, Hancock, Ironwood,
Iron Mountain, Ontonagon, Copper Harbor, Marquette, Sidnaw,
L`Anse, Gwinn, Menominee, and Houghton
907 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 /807 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026/

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/
THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 37 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/
  Thursday to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Friday. For the Extreme Cold
  Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

* 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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