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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 10:46 AM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches. Higher amounts up to 17 inches possible in the higher terrain of the Keweenaw. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated power outages are possible due to strong winds. 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 8:20 AM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 13 to 18 ft expected. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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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