MARQUETTE (WWJ) – While Metro Detroiters are getting the first true dose of cold, dreary weather this fall – and potentially a few snowflakes – Yoopers are already digging themselves out of a big snowstorm.
The Upper Peninsula got hit with a rare October blast of snow on Monday, with the storm expected to last into Tuesday.
Some areas in the western U.P. have already seen more than a foot of snow, while the central parts are looking at 18 inches or more.
Brooke Miller tells WWJ Herman, Mich., saw the snow finally stop around 8 p.m. But when it was all said and done, she estimated about 18 inches were on the ground.
The National Weather Service in Marquette says while the snow diminished a bit Monday afternoon near the Wisconsin border, more steadier snow is expected overnight in the north central region of the U.P.
The NWS also says strong winds near Lake Superior and other areas may cause power outages.
“The strong winds across Lake Superior will also build large waves, resulting in beach flooding and beach erosion,” the NWS said in a tweet.
Waves of up to 20 feet were reported, while coastal areas are seeing flooding.
Here in Metro Detroit, meanwhile, AccuWeather meteorologist Broan Thompson says temperatures will drop to about 36 degrees Monday night into Tuesday morning, and we could see a mix of rain showers and snow flurries, though no accumulation is expected.
NWS Detroit says the area can expect to see a "brief window for melting snowflakes" late Monday night into Tuesday morning and again Tuesday night.
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