National Weather Service issues lake effect snow advisory for Michigan counties
What happened
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Baraga County and Marquette County through noon on Friday. The advisory predicts lake effect rain showers will transition to snow starting Wednesday evening and continuing through Friday. Total snow accumulations are expected between 4 and 8 inches over the higher elevations of both counties, with locally up to 10 inches.
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Why it matters
The hazardous conditions are expected to impact commutes on Thursday morning and evening, and Friday morning, with travel potentially becoming very difficult. Winds gusting up to 40 mph are expected near Lake Superior, and the weather is expected to vary rapidly in visibility and road conditions.
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Who's involved
- National Weather ServiceU.S. forecasting agency that issued the weather advisory
- Baraga CountyCounty in Michigan receiving the snow advisory
- Marquette CountyCounty in Michigan receiving the snow advisory
- MarquetteCity that serves as the county seat of Marquette County
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Baraga CountySpeculative
Baraga County might face increased costs for road maintenance and emergency services due to operational disruption.
- Marquette CountySpeculative
Marquette County could face increased municipal costs for snow removal and emergency services.
- MarquetteSpeculative
Marquette might face increased municipal costs for snow removal and emergency services.
- Michigan Department of Natural ResourcesSpeculative
Michigan Department of Natural Resources could face increased operational costs and emergency response demands during severe weather.
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The entities involved
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Baraga County
county in Michigan, United States
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Marquette County
county in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States
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