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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
342 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

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Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
342 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 /242 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Moderate lake effect snowfall is possible over the north wind snow
belts early this evening, mainly near Ironwood.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

A low pressure emerging from the Rockies will arrive in the region
late Saturday night through the beginning of the week, bringing
potentially record-breaking snowfall to the UP, with widespread
snow totals potentially around 1 to 3 feet. See the latest Winter
Weather Message and Forecast Discussion for additional
information.

Lakeshore flooding and beach erosion is possible along Lake
Superior Sunday through Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
109 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

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/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.A.0006.260315T0900Z-260317T0600Z/
Ontonagon-Southern Houghton-
Including the cities of Sidnaw, Ontonagon, and Kenton
109 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
  accumulations up to one inch. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard
  conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet
  possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Ontonagon and Southern Houghton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 PM EDT this
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night
  through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult this afternoon to
  potentially impossible Sunday into Monday. Blowing snow will
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will
  impact the Monday commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree
  branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages are possible early next week
  due to the strong winds.

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.

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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