UP Michigan early April 2014 weather forecast

Winter Storm Watch
Statement as of 3:30 AM CDT on April 02, 2014

... Winter Storm Watch in effect from Thursday evening through
late Friday night...

The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Winter
Storm Watch... which is in effect from Thursday evening through
late Friday night.

Hazardous weather...

• light to moderate snow will develop Thursday night and become
  heavier on Friday before ending late Friday night.

• There could be a mix of sleet and freezing rain with the snow Thursday
  evening and again Friday morning with minor ice accumulations
  possible.

• Storm total snow accumulations of 9 to 15 inches are possible from
  Thursday night through Friday evening. The heaviest snow will be
  in the higher terrain areas of the Gogebic Range... Keweenaw
  peninsula and the Huron Mountains.

Impacts...

• the snow will be very wet and heavy and will be difficult to
  shovel and plow.

• Roads will become snow covered and slippery with the snowfall and
  the Thursday evening and Friday morning and evening commutes
  could be difficult travelling.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

• a Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
  snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that may impact travel.

• Prepare... plan... and stay informed. Visit www.Weather.Gov/MQT

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