Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 12 at 9:09AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 6:09am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
HAZARDS...A lake effect snow band which can rapidly reduce
visibility to less than one half mile. Additional snowfall amounts
of 2-4" are possibly under this band.
LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 904 AM EDT, a lake effect snow band was
near Au Train, or 11 miles west of Grand Island. The lake effect snow
band was nearly stationary.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED...
This lake effect snow band will will impact M-28 between the
Marquette/Alger County Line and Munising through the morning. Small
fluctuations to the east and west can be expected with this band
through the morning hours. Lake effect snow should diminish early in
the afternoon.
SAFETY INFO... Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in lake effect
snow bands. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads and rapidly
changing visibility. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your
destination.
Area Description:
Alger; Northern Schoolcraft
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov