Weather Alerts For Wakefield, MI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 139 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Gogebic-Southern Houghton- Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Hancock, Kenton, Sidnaw, Ironwood, L'Anse, Houghton, and Ontonagon 139 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 /1239 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches, with the greatest snowfall amounts in the higher elevations from the Spine of the Keweenaw to Ironwood. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan. * WHEN...From 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ this afternoon to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. &&