IRONWOOD, MI - Friday, April 11, 2008 - A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 PM CDT Saturday.

Snow will remain heavy at times today. Winds gusting to 35 mph will be possible through tonight... reducing visibilities to less than a mile at times. The strongest winds are expected near Lake Superior. Storm total snowfall amounts of 9 to 15 inches are expected by the time the heavy wet snow exits Saturday afternoon. The least snow can be east of Iron River with the potential of sleet will mixing in with the snow through early this afternoon.

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow and sleet are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, MI, the Ironwood area received between 5 and 7 inches of snow over the past 24 hours.