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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
312 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-230815-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
312 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 /212 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Impactful lake effect snow will continue through Friday.
Additional accumulation of up to 8 inches in the east and 7 in
the west are expected today and tonight. Blowing snow and reduced
visibility will also make travel hazardous. See the latest Winter
Weather Advisories for additional information.

Coldest air of the season and since January, 2019, will create
dangerous cold conditions tonight through at least Saturday
morning across Upper Michigan. Temperatures will remain below zero
tonight through at least Saturday for most of Upper Michigan. See
the latest Extreme Cold Warnings, Cold Weather Advisories, and
Cold Weather Watches for additional information.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Coldest air of the season and since January, 2019, will create
dangerous cold conditions tonight through at least Saturday
morning across Upper Michigan. Temperatures will remain below zero
tonight through at least Saturday for most of Upper Michigan. See
the latest Extreme Cold Warnings, Cold Weather Advisories, and
Cold Weather Watches 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 - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
210 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

MIZ001>005-009>012-084-221515-
/O.CON.KMQT.EC.W.0001.260123T0000Z-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 Sidnaw, Ontonagon, Iron River, Menominee,
Houghton, Iron Mountain, Gwinn, L`Anse, Marquette, Ironwood,
Copper Harbor, Kenton, and Hancock
210 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 /110 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026/

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/
THIS EVENING 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 40 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this
  evening 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 40 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
210 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

MIZ001>005-009>012-084-221515-
/O.CON.KMQT.EC.W.0001.260123T0000Z-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 Sidnaw, Ontonagon, Iron River, Menominee,
Houghton, Iron Mountain, Gwinn, L`Anse, Marquette, Ironwood,
Copper Harbor, Kenton, and Hancock
210 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 /110 AM CST Thu Jan 22 2026/

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/
THIS EVENING 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 40 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this
  evening 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 40 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 - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
206 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

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/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Southern Houghton-
Including the cities of Sidnaw, Ontonagon, Houghton, L`Anse,
Copper Harbor, Kenton, and Hancock
206 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

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

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1
  and 4 inches, with the higher amounts to near 7 inches expected in
  the high terrains areas between Atlantic Mine and Rockland. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph will result in blowing snow, especially
  by the lakeshores and in open areas.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

MQT

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