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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