Champion, Michigan

... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ this evening to 1 am EST /midnight CST/ Thursday...

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/
this evening to 1 am EST /midnight CST/ Thursday.

* Widespread snow will move into Upper Michigan this evening and
increase in intensity late tonight. Near blizzard conditions are
possible Wednesday. The snow will begin to taper off late
Wednesday. Strong winds will create significant blowing snow
Wednesday through Wednesday Evening. Lake effect snow is
expected Wednesday night.

* Storm total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches or more are
possible through Wednesday night. Locally higher accumulations
are possible. The greatest accumulations are expected over the
higher terrain near Lake Superior.

* Expect northeast winds to increase to 15 to 30 mph with gusts to
35 mph at times... especially near Lake Superior and the Bay of
Green Bay. Near blizzard conditions are possible close to the
Great Lakes on Wednesday.

* The heavy snow... as well as the significant blowing and
drifting snow will will cause visibility values to be reduced to
less than one quarter of a mile at times Wednesday into
Wednesday evening. This may result in the closure of M-28
between Harvey and Munising during the day Wednesday.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means
severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring.
Significant amounts of snow... along with widespread blowing
snow... are forecast that will make travel dangerous tonight
through Wednesday night. Only travel in an emergency. If you must
travel... keep an extra flashlight... food... and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

... High waves... minor Lakeshore flooding and beach erosion expected
Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening...

Strong low pressure passing by to the south and southeast on
Wednesday will bring strong north to northeast winds as high as 45
to 55 mph to Eastern Lake Superior late tonight through Wednesday
evening. This will generate waves as high as 17 to 22 feet
Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening along the shoreline of
Marquette and Alger counties.

Waves this high will cause beach erosion and some minor flooding
of low lying roads such as Lakeshore Boulevard in Marquette.
Owners of property near the Lake Superior shoreline are urged to
listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for later
updates on this situation and take appropriate action to protect
property. People are urged to stay away from the shoreline due to
high waves Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.