After an extremely sunny (albeit largely chilly) week all across Upper Michigan, residents need to be bracing themselves for an extraordinarly powerful winter storm headed our way. As much as three feet of snow can be expected by the time tomorrow morning rolls around, with potentially higher amounts in the east-northeast wind snow belts--this includes Marquette, and especially the north-central highlands. It's that time of the year, after all, where weather can turn at the drop of the hat.
It's also April Fool's Day, so I wouldn't actually worry too much about all that nonsense above!
There are changes coming, though just not as drastic as that. A weak trough is pushing in from the west today, which will gradually spread clouds in from west to east. How gradual is gradual? Well, the central and eastern U.P. are still relatively sunny at noon eastern. This afternoon will see those spots finally see some more cloud cover, but by then, the western counties will start to see a few snow and rain showers pop up. Overnight, these will spread a bit more evenly across the U.P. and likely change to mostly snow, but any accumulations will be light--no more than an inch or so.
Saturday will start unsettled and steadily clear out during the afternoon with temperatures remaining near average. Sunday's weather will change yet again, though, as a potent low approaches from the northern plains. This one is no April Fool's joke (besides, it'll be the 3rd by then, duh), with potentially heavy precipitation and blustery winds. The good news is that the storm will likely change to mostly rain even after starting off with snow on Sunday afternoon, so accumulations should be minimal.
Be sure to tune in tonight to get the latest on that storm, and remember you can always head on over to the weather page!
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