11/10/2014 Marquette, Michigan — Well, it appears the snow gods will hit us a little early this year and welcome winter with a vengeance tonight, Tuesday, and Wednesday across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Unlike last year and the year before, it looks like we’re going to get stuck with winter in early November. You may recall the last 2 years when we got our first significant snowfalls in December and January. This year, we’re not getting any breaks…. at least, that’s the way it seems right now.
This Winter Storm Warning is in effect through Wednesday morning across the entire Upper Peninsula. You can expect anywhere from 8 inches of snow, all the way to 2 + feet of snow across most of the U.P. Places like Ishpeming, Negaunee, Gwinn, Munising could see the most snow from this system. Oddly enough, elsewhere across the U.P. we could see about 8 inches of snow. The Keweenaw might actually see the least amount…. which is very strange.
Drive VERY CAREFULLY over the next few days. In fact, if you don’t have to venture out, please don’t. This could be a very dangerous storm.
Make sure you stay tuned to the stations of Great Lakes Radio as News Director Walt Lindala will stay ahead of this Winter Storm Warning every step of the way. We’ll provide any closings and cancellations for you Tuesday and Wednesday morning. You can count on Great Lakes Radio to be ahead of this storm every step of the way!
…Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 am EST Wednesday…
Hazardous weather…
* snow will develop by this afternoon and become heavy by this evening. The snow will fall heavy at times into Wednesday morning. There will also be some blowing snow…especially in open areas near Lake Superior.
* Widespread heavy snow over a long duration is expected. Storm total snowfall of at least one foot is expected…including along the shore at Big Bay…Marquette…Munising and Grand Marais. The most snow will occur over the higher terrain of Marquette County…including the Huron Mountains… Ishpeming… Negaunee and Gwinn….where totals up to two feet are expected.
Impacts…
* travel will become difficult due to heavy snow…snow covered roads…and blowing snow. The afternoon commute today and both Tuesday commutes have the highest probability of being affected. Travel may become treacherous or impossible during the periods of heaviest snow.
* Sporadic power outages may occur due to the heavy snow and strong winds.
* Large waves on Lake Superior will lead to minor Lakeshore flooding and beach erosion tonight through Tuesday.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
* a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow…along with widespread blowing snow…are forecast that will make travel dangerous.
