Lifestyle Trend: Snowstorm Advisory in Effect for Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin You Should Know

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory across multiple counties in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, warning residents of slippery road conditions, mixed precipitation, and accumulating snow and ice through Monday morning.

The advisory covers a broad swath of the Upper Midwest, stretching from the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula down to Southern Wisconsin, affecting millions of residents and travelers across the region.

Highlights:

• Snowfall totals between 1 and 7 inches expected
• Freezing rain and sleet could lead to slick, hazardous roads
• Advisories cover major population centers in WI, MN, and MI
• Dangerous Monday morning commute expected in some areas
• Residents urged to delay non-essential travel

Timing and Scope of the Advisory

The advisory, which goes into effect at various times Sunday afternoon and evening, is set to expire between midnight and 10 a.m. Monday, depending on the location. The affected states and corresponding regions include:

• Michigan: From Keweenaw, Marquette, and Luce Counties down to Grand Traverse, Roscommon, and Wexford, with expected snow accumulations ranging from 3 to 7 inches, particularly in areas like Northern Lower Michigan.
• Wisconsin: Covering central, northern, and eastern regions, including Green Bay, Door County, and La Crosse, with snow and ice accumulations expected between 1 and 4 inches, and a light glaze of ice in multiple counties.
• Minnesota: Areas such as eastern Minnesota and Duluth are forecast to see a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, with minor snow totals but potentially hazardous travel.

Snowfall and Ice Totals Expected

While totals may vary, the general forecast includes:

• 3–7 inches of snow in parts of northern Michigan, particularly in the Luce and Schoolcraft Counties.
• 1–3 inches of snow and a glaze of ice in central and northeast Wisconsin, including Brown, Outagamie, and Door Counties.
• Less than 2 inches of mixed precipitation in parts of southeast Minnesota and north-central Wisconsin, though roads are expected to become slick quickly.

According to NOAA’s latest forecast update, “Travel conditions will deteriorate through Sunday afternoon and evening as precipitation spreads eastward. The Monday morning commute may be significantly impacted in some regions.”

Dangerous Road Conditions and Travel Advisories

Officials warn that while the precipitation may end early Monday morning, road impacts will linger well into the commute hours. Wet pavement, rapidly dropping temperatures, and thin layers of ice may make sidewalks, driveways, bridges, and overpasses extremely slippery.

“If you don’t need to be on the roads, avoid travel after sunset today, especially in northern areas,” said Steve Nelson, a forecaster with the NWS office in Green Bay, in a Sunday morning update. “Snowfall rates may briefly reach an inch per hour in some pockets, and black ice is a concern as the system exits overnight.”

Local Impacts and City-Specific Warnings

Several urban centers and rural communities are under watch. The following are notable advisories:

• Green Bay, WI: A Winter Weather Advisory from 3 PM to 3 AM, calling for up to 2 inches of snow and minor ice accumulations.
• Duluth, MN: Light to moderate snow with a light glaze of ice expected, with visibility dropping below one-quarter mile at times.
• Marquette, MI: Snow totals could reach 6 inches, accompanied by reduced visibility and slick conditions.

Winter Driving Precautions Encouraged

The National Weather Service continues to urge residents to check 511 travel updates in their respective states and take standard winter precautions. These include:

• Keeping an emergency kit in vehicles
• Reducing speed and increasing following distance
• Avoiding sudden braking or sharp turns
• Monitoring local forecast updates via weather.gov

More details are available via the National Weather Service’s Watch/Warning page at weather.gov.