National Weather Service expands winter storm warning into Baraga and southern Houghton Counties

Winter has started strong in 2024. Today the National Weather Service in Marquette posted its latest notice extending the winter storm warning into Baraga and southern Houghton Counties through the afternoon. The NWS forecast predicts more moderate to heavy snowfall accumulations caused by lake effect snow bands. Continuing to impact north snow belts today. Wind gusts are expected to come from the north-northwest between 30 and 50 miles per hour. A combination of blowing snow and high wind speeds will create dangerous travel conditions and near-zero visibility in areas. Find more information here.

The latest weather briefing regarding the ongoing winter weather event as of 5:45 AM EST 12/05/2024 can be found in the attached .pdf document. 

Highlights:

• Moderate to heavy lake effect snow bands will continue to impact the north snow belts today.
• Blustery NNW winds gusting up to 30-50 mph are expected through this morning.
• A combination of lake effect snow and blowing snow will lead to dangerous travel conditions and near-zero visibility this morning.

Changes since the last briefing:

• Extended the winter storm warnings for Southern Houghton and Baraga counties through early this afternoon.