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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
319 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026

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Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
319 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 /219 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Light lake effect snow showers are expected in the northwest and
west wind snowbelts. Less than 2" of snowfall is expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Lake effect snow Sunday night will transition on Monday to
very fine flakes, susceptible to low visiblity and blowing. This
and stronger winds of 20 to 45 mph will result in hazardous travel
Sunday night and Monday for the Keweenaw and portions of the
north-central U.P. See the latest Winter Storm Watch for
additional information.

Very cold air moves into the area Sunday night through Tuesday
morning which will combine with winds to bring windchills of
-10 to -25F, with even colder values likely over the interior.

.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 - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
157 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

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/O.NEW.KMQT.CW.Y.0001.260119T0900Z-260119T1700Z/
Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-
Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Hancock, and Houghton
157 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.

* WHERE...Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to noon EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
151 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

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/O.UPG.KMQT.WS.A.0001.260119T0300Z-260120T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.WS.W.0004.260119T0000Z-260119T1500Z/
Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-
Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Hancock, and Houghton
151 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snowfall and blowing snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high
  as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and very difficult to
  near impossible travel at times. Widespread blowing snow will
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will
  impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Windchills will fall into the -15F to -25F
  range by Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages.

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