Alertes en vigueurLake Gogebic, MI
Avertissement de tempête hivernale
Veille de tempête hivernale
What: For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch in the areas south of Houghton along and south of M-26. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and four tenths of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Where: Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties.
When: For the Winter Storm Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday morning.
Impacts: Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice and wind. Travel could be very difficult to nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Additional Details: Accumulating sleet will be difficult to remove.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.