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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 10:17 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4
inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. 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.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 10:17 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4
inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. 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.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

Gale Warning
Issued: 7:05 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. For the
Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and waves 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI
and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI
Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to
10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:05 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. For the
Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and waves 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI
and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI
Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to
10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

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