Snow is headed for parts of Michigan. Here's the latest forecast
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for parts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, prompted by expected lake-effect snow. Officials said the advisory covers Baraga and Marquette counties, including the cities of Gwinn, Marquette, and L'Anse. The advisory begins at 10 p.m. Wednesday and is in effect until noon Friday. NWS meteorologists said lake-effect rain showers are expected to become widespread in that area Wednesday afternoon and transition to snow by night. They also said the snow could last through Saturday. "The most impactful periods look to be during the overnight and early morning hours, especially Thursdaynight into Friday," officials said. How much snow? Their forecast calls for 4 to 8 inches of snow to fall between Wednesday night and Friday on the higher terrain of Marquette and Alger counties. NWS officials also said there is a 60% chance for snowfall exceeding 10" in the highest terrain along and west of the Dead River Basin. Elsewhere, the U.P. could see 1 to 3 inches. Less snow is expected closer to Lake Superior, Menominee County, and the eastern Upper Peninsula, according to the forecasters. Gusts of up to 40 mph are also possible near Lake Superior, NWS meteorologists said. They
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