Michigan blizzard leads to snowboarding to the extreme in Marquette
Brayden Skogler and friends take carve up snow in Marquette on March 15, 2026.
Another round of winter weather is expected Thursday in northern Michigan.
Parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are expected to get between 2-5 inches of snow and sleet between 8 a.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. Friday, the National Weather Service said in a winter storm warning for Keweenaw, Houghton, Ontonagon and Houghton counties.
The weather system also is expected to bring up to a quarter of an inch of ice and wind gusts up to 40 mph. Residents should plan on slippery roads that will affect their commutes.
“If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages,” NWS said in the warning.
Much of Wisconsin and Minnesota also are likely be hit with several inches of snow, sleet and ice, according to NWS.
The northern half of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, meanwhile, is under a winter weather advisory from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday.
Freezing rain is expected to arrive in the region Thursday morning, then turn to rain as temperatures rise above freezing by early afternoon. Parts of Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco, Ogemaw and Roscommon counties could get up to two-tenths of an inch of ice while the rest of northern Lower Michigan will get up to one tenth.
High winds, possible tornados in Lower Michigan
The wintry mix is expected as a cold front approaches the region, bringing with it a slight risk of tornadoes and hail.
According to NWS, winds across Lower Michigan could gust as high as 60 mph Thursday evening while hail up to an inch in diameter could cause damage in some areas.
The western and central parts of Lower Michigan are considered at slight risk of an isolated tornado, while northern Lower Michigan, the Thumb and the southeast part of the state are at a marginal risk.
