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Flood of concern; Au Train river overflowing its banks

By CHRISTIE MASTRIC Journal Staff Writer AU TRAIN — Parts of Au Train Township were heavily flooded on Tuesday as an aftereffect of Winter Storm Elliott. Flooding was seen along the Au Train River, inundating some residents’ yards. Au Train Township Supervisor Michelle Doucette was ...

Christmas storm; Blizzard conditions cause cancellations, delays

By Journal staff MARQUETTE — Wintery weather disrupted the Christmas holiday across the Upper Peninsula, including causing thousands of power outages in the eastern U.P. Many church services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were canceled or postponed due to a combination of snow ...

Weather

Marquette and vicinity: Today, snow showers. High near 18. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a northwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Tonight, snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Christmas Day, a 40% chance of snow showers, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, ...

Blustery winds expected to continue this weekend

By CHRISTIE MASTRIC Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — The timing of inclement weather coming into the Christmas weekend is unfortunate, to say the least. But it’s coming, and people should have an idea of what is in the forecast and how to plan for it. As of Friday afternoon, a ...

Local briefing: Tonight’s light show in Marquette Canceled

MARQUETTE — According to Travel Marquette, as a result of the weather forecast of strong winds and an abundance of snow this Friday, the Holiday Lasers on the Ore Dock will be canceled. Future shows will remain scheduled as planned, returning from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday 12/24 and again Thursday 12/29, Friday 12/30, and the final show on New Years Eve. For more information and updates, visit the Travel Marquette Facebook page.”

Weather

Marquette and vicinity: Today, snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Windy, with a northwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible. Tonight, snow showers. Low around 12. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a northwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible. Saturday, snow showers. High near 17. Windy, with a northwest wind around 30 ...