2 products issued by NWS for: Sands MI
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 728 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026 MIZ004-005-182100- /O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/ Baraga-Marquette- Including the cities of Marquette, Gwinn, and L`Anse 728 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches, greatest in the areas of high terrain of northern Marquette County, and ice accumulations around a light glaze to a tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph near Lake Superior. * WHERE...Baraga and Marquette Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Wet snow and gusty winds could bring down tree branche and cause sporadic power outages. 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. && $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Marquette MI 418 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026 MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-190930- Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce- Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft- Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft- 418 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026 /318 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper Michigan and western Upper Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Ongoing winter storm continues mixed precipitation, heavy snow, and gusty winds. See the latest Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories for additional details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Winter storm impacts linger into Thursday. See the latest Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories for additional details. Another potentially impactful winter storm may affect Upper Michigan on Friday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this time. $$