Blizzard conditions make for hazardous driving in Houghton, Keweenaw counties

Public Radio 90, WNMU | By Nicole Walton

Published February 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM EST

COPPER COUNTRY, MI— Michigan State Police are urging drivers to be extremely careful while driving in the Keweenaw.

MSP, the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office, and other law enforcement agencies have responded to crashes and multiple vehicles in the ditch on US-41 between Calumet and Hancock.

Police say drivers should consider using M-26 as an alternate route if travel is necessary between Hancock and Calumet.

A blizzard warning remains in effect until 1 a.m. Friday.

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Nicole Walton

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.

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