WINTER STORM: Heavy snow is here

A winter storm is tracking south of the U.P. today. It is bringing a swath of moderate to heavy snow. It started this morning and it will continue through the afternoon. Plan on slippery and sloppy roads with the worst conditions around midday. Snow amounts will be 4-6″ in the west, 10-12″ in the central counties, 7-9″ in the east, with more than a foot of snow in the higher elevations of Marquette County. The snow slowly diminishes tonight. Then, colder air moves behind this system.

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Today: Widespread moderate to heavy snow with breezy conditions

>Highs: Upper 20s

Friday: Morning lake effect snow showers. Otherwise, cloudy

>Highs: Low to mid 20s

Saturday: Mostly cloudy and near seasonal with isolated snow in the Keweenaw

>Highs: Low to mid 20s

Sunday: Mostly cloudy and near seasonal with isolated snow in the Keweenaw

>Highs: Mid to upper 20s

Monday: Cloudy with light snow showers during the afternoon and evening