WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch, greatest ice accumulations south and greatest snow accumulations north. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and four tenths of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 8 AM EDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating sleet will be difficult to remove.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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