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By Flynn Nicholls
US News Reporter
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter storm warnings in areas of Alaska, Maine, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, while weather advisories are in place for other areas in those four states as well as in Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Michigan
Michigan faces widespread impacts from lake-effect snow. In the Upper Peninsula, Keweenaw and northern Houghton counties could see 6 to 20 inches of snow through Saturday morning, with gusts up to 35 mph reducing visibility. Southern regions of the Upper Peninsula, including Alger and Luce counties, may experience accumulations up to 30 inches by Monday.
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Northern Michigan, including Antrim and Otsego counties, is under winter storm warnings for 1 to 2 feet of snow through Sunday morning. Advisory areas, such as Osceola and Lake counties, are expected to receive up to 3 inches of snow.
The NWS says that roads could become impassable in heavily affected areas.
Alaska
In Alaska, winter storm warnings remain in effect for Hyder and the central Panhandle. Heavy snow is forecast, with an additional 4 to 6 inches expected Friday morning. From Saturday afternoon through Sunday night, 10 to 13 inches of snow may accumulate along the Icy Strait, potentially transitioning to rain in the southern Panhandle by Monday.
Travelers are advised to prepare for low visibility and hazardous conditions. The City and Borough of Wrangell could see an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow.
Maine
Southern and central parts of Maine, including Somerset, Franklin, and Oxford counties, are under winter storm warnings, with snow totals of 6 to 12 inches reported. An additional 2 inches is expected before the storm tapers off Friday morning. Roads are likely to remain slippery overnight, with power outages possible due to heavy, wet snow.
Northern Maine, including Piscataquis County and Southeast Aroostook, faces similar conditions, with up to 6 inches of additional snow expected by Friday morning. Kennebec and Waldo counties, under winter weather advisories until 4 a.m. Friday, could see up to 2 inches of additional snow.
Pennsylvania
Warren County in Pennsylvania is under a winter storm warning from Friday through Saturday morning, with snow totals of 2 to 7 inches expected. Localized higher amounts are possible, with gusty winds likely to create drifting snow and cover untreated roads.
Nearby McKean County is under a winter weather advisory from 4 a.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday, with accumulations of 1 to 4 inches and drifting snow reported.
Minnesota
North St. Louis County in Minnesota is under a winter weather advisory until Friday morning. Snowfall of 2 to 5 inches is expected, with blowing snow potentially complicating travel.
Ohio
In Ohio, Cuyahoga County will see snowfall of up to 5 inches through Saturday morning, with wind gusts reaching 40 mph. A winter weather advisory will be in effect from midnight Thursday to 10 a.m. Saturday.
Wisconsin
Northern Wisconsin faces heavy snow, with Iron and Bayfield counties under advisories until Saturday morning. Snow totals in these regions could reach 9 inches, while Vilas County is expecting up to 3 inches by Friday noon.
Safety Recommendations
The NWS urges travelers to prepare for emergencies and avoid unnecessary trips. Residents in affected areas should keep emergency supplies in their vehicles, including food, water, and flashlights.
Hazardous road conditions, low visibility, and drifting snow are expected to persist throughout the storm system. Travelers are encouraged to monitor weather updates and road condition alerts through local 511 services.
The NWS said vigilance and preparation for travel was important as the winter storm continues to move across the country.
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