Snow-rain mix on the way for Michigan. See warnings, advisories

A winter storm is anticipated to reach late Tuesday, February 17, dropping a mixture of rain, snow and freezing rain throughout the state, particularly within the Higher Peninsula and northern Michigan.

Climate officers have issued a winter storm warning and winter climate advisory for northern Michigan and the Higher Peninsula because of the storm that arrived Tuesday night, February 17, and lasted by Wednesday, February 18.

Ice is forecast to build up on surfaces as much as 0.25 inches and greater than a foot of snow is anticipated.

The Nice Lakes are anticipated to see excessive waves as a result of wind gusts of fifty miles per hour.

Listed below are warnings and advisories issued in Michigan forward of the storm:

The place is a winter storm warning in impact for Michigan?

Via Wednesday, February 18, northern Decrease Peninsula counties and most of UP are under 1 winter storm warning. In line with the Marquette NWS workplace, a rain-snow combine will unfold throughout the UP Tuesday night, February 17, turning to snow in a single day after which altering again to a rain-snow combine.

Freezing rain can also be a menace, anticipated within the north-central areas and in counties alongside the Wisconsin border within the UP, and in decrease northern Michigan – as much as 0.25 inches of ice is anticipated to build up.

Over a 24-hour interval, the UP is anticipated to see 1 to 12 inches of snow, with the Keweenaw Peninsula seeing the heaviest snow accumulations. In line with the NWS, areas to the south are forecast to see 3 to 7 inches Probabilistic precipitation portal.

Glazed surfaces, wind gusts of as much as 40 miles per hour and heavy snow are anticipated to trigger energy outages and harmful journey.

“People ought to postpone all journey if attainable. If journey is completely obligatory, drive with excessive warning and be ready for sudden modifications in visibility. Go away loads of area between you and the motorist in entrance of you, and permit extra time to achieve your vacation spot,” the NWS mentioned. “Keep away from sudden braking or acceleration, and be particularly cautious on hills or when making turns. Ensure that your automobile is winterized and in good situation.”

Is there a winter climate advisory in impact?

Sure, one winter weather advice is in impact by Wednesday, February 18 for the north-central provinces within the Decrease Peninsula and western UP. Hazards embrace heavy snow as much as 7 inches by Wednesday and ice accumulation of as much as 0.25 inches.

Are there warnings in impact on the Nice Lakes?

Sure, Lakes Superior, Northern Michigan and Northern Huron have that storm warnings and advisories for small craft for 50 mph wind gusts creating waves of 4 to fifteen ft. The storm warning expires after Wednesday, February 18 or early on Thursday, February 19.

Michigan’s map with watches, warnings and advisories

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Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@lsj.com