The heck with quiet winter hibernation in the U.P.: Many Yoopers Turned Vicious This Weekend

Vicious strangling incident in Ishpeming – suspect wanted

Some arrests, some fugitives in weekend assaults across the Upper Peninsula – here are only as fraction of the incidents – A few minutes ago (Monday evening) we heard a woman hiding in her bathroom because of her angry, drunk boyfriend

Chloe surrender

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Upper Peninsula of Michigan) – It was as if something was in the water, judging by the shear number of truly heinous assaults across the U.P. this weekend.

Here are only a few:

A man calls 911 early today saying he is running down the Northland Truck Trail with someone shooting at him , The trail is one of two ways to go on a dirt back-road between Dickinson County and Marquette County.
Outcome: We do not know, but lots of law enforcement was involved, can’t confirm possible arrest.

Man serious injured after being hit over the head with a guitar at his K.I. Sawyer home – girlfriend is suspect (arrest made).

Six-month-old baby in Chippewa County with a severely twist arm brought to War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie (outcome we do not know, CPS and police investigating)

Two women were charged with home invasion – both from Escanaba area – but one of the assaults committed in Marquette County (see our other stories for names etc.)

A fraction of the other assaults included woman whose boyfriend threatened to cut her wrists, another man disabled his girlfriend’s car and kicked her, a drunk very disorderly at Bell Hospital, another intoxicated person threatening twice to start killing people and cops if the UPSET drug team would not help him.

Chloe surrender

Now to our wanted suspect in that strangling incident at about 7 a.m. Sunday that sent a 36-year-old woman to the hospital.

The victim reported “difficulty breathing” after the attempted strangulation in room #8 at the usually quiet Wonderland Motel in Ishpeming, MI. The victim was rushed to U.P. Health System – Bell. The suspect allegedly used a phone cord to strangle the victim.

Ishpeming ambulances now called U.P. Health System “west” (in Marquette paramedics called east) but the hospital is commonly known as Bell Hospital in Ishpeming.

The suspect is 22-year-old Chloe Jazmin Shumate – wanted for the Jan. 21, 2018 incident. Online records state she has lived in Ishpeming and Champion, MI.
Police called her “a person of interest” in the assault.

he fled the scene – and if you know the whereabouts of Chloe Shumate – it will be safer for all if she surrenders. Please Chloe surrender.

Tracking dogs from the Michigan State Police K-9 unit tried unsuccessfully to follow her scent for very far. The case is being handled by the Ishpeming Police Department – and who sent thanks to those who assisted – MSP K-9 unit, the Negaunee Police Department and the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office.

The Wonderland Motel is located along U.S.-41 but its official address is on Palms Avenue in Ishpeming.

Its urgent you call Ishpeming Police or 911 if you have any info on Chloe. Chloe please surrender.

Prepare – Prepare – Serious Upper Peninsula ice and snow storm: Power outages, deadly roads and highways, slipper walking and driving

URGENT URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin, Public Safety Advisory, and Special Weather Statements – 1-11-18 1:40 p.m. – URGENT

Prepare for dangerous driving – and even walking – and power outages

“We have dripping fire”

By Greg Peterson
Upper Peninsula Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Upper Peninsula of Michigan) -There is no way to over stress the importance of not driving or even walking outside in much of the U.P. until Friday night.

Expect power outages, bad accidents, treacherous driving during the deadly mix of rain, ice and snow that will pummel much of the Upper Peninsula. Protect yourself and the elderly by putting down sand and salt – in large quantities.

Plus terrible conditions on Lake Superior as the  2017-2018 Lake Superior Shipping Season ends when the Soo locks close on Monday (Jan. 15, 2018).

These are the type of conditions that have caused tragic deaths in the U.P. in recent decades.

 said a Sault Ste. Marie, MI firefighter this afternoon  after responding to a powerline down and fire behind some local apartments.

The National Weather Service in Negaunee Township, MI has issued several special weather statements this afternoon, Jan. 11, 2018.

Please prepare and take heed – help others. Its gonna be nasty.

Here are the most recent statements (and links to get updates) from the National Weather Service Marquette, MI office in Negaunee Township:

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Special Weather Statement

Winter Weather Advisory

Gale Warning

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning

Dense Fog Advisory

Small Craft Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1126 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

MIZ002-009-120030-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180112T0600Z/
Ontonagon-Gogebic-
Including the cities of Ontonagon and Ironwood
1126 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018 /1026 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
/MIDNIGHT CST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation occurring. Light snow late this
  morning will give way to a period of moderate to heavy snow in
  the afternoon, and light to moderate lake effect snow in the
  evening. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially during
  the evening commute as rapidly falling temperatures this
  afternoon quickly create icy conditions. Additional snow
  accumulations this afternoon and evening of 4 to 6 inches are
  expected from Ironwood to Ontonagon. Lower accumulations of 2 to
  4 inches are expected across far eastern Gogebic and southern
  Ontonagon counties.

* WHERE...Ontonagon and Gogebic Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Friday. The most hazardous
  conditions are expected late this afternoon into early evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

$$

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1126 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

MIZ001-003-120030-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180112T0600Z/
Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-
Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Houghton, and Hancock
1126 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation occurring. A mix of light rain and
  snow late this morning will give way to a period of moderate to
  heavy snow mid afternoon into early evening. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions, especially during the evening commute as
  rapidly falling temperatures this afternoon quickly create icy
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations this afternoon and
  evening of 4 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. The most hazardous conditions are
  expected late this afternoon into early evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow this afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

Winter Weather Advisory

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1126 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

MIZ006-120030-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0003.180111T1900Z-180112T1700Z/
Alger-
Including the cities of Grand Marais and Munising
1126 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO NOON EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery road
  conditions, especially this evening as rapidly falling
  temperatures late this afternoon quickly create icy conditions.
  In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected tonight.
  Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Alger County.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to noon EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving.

$$

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1126 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

MIZ004-084-120030-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180112T0600Z/
Baraga-Southern Houghton-
Including the cities of L`Anse, Kenton, and Sidnaw
1126 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road
  conditions, especially during the evening commute as rapidly
  falling temperatures quickly create icy conditions this
  afternoon. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are
  expected this afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Baraga and Southern Houghton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. The most hazardous conditions are
  expected late this afternoon into early evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving.

$$

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1126 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

MIZ010-120000-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180112T0000Z/
Iron-
Including the city of Iron River
1026 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions as
  rapidly falling temperatures this afternoon quickly create icy
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are
  expected.

* WHERE...Iron County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

$$

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1126 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

MIZ005-120030-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0003.180111T1700Z-180112T1100Z/
Marquette-
Including the cities of Gwinn and Marquette
1126 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Light rain late this
  morning will transition to snow by early afternoon, then fall
  moderately at times during the remainder of the afternoon. The
  snow will then transition to light to moderate lake effect snow
  tonight. Plan on slippery road conditions, especially during the
  evening commute as rapidly falling temperatures quickly create
  icy conditions this afternoon. Total snow accumulations of 2 to
  4 inches this afternoon and tonight are expected, with
  localized amounts up to 5 inches across the high terrain north
  of Negaunee and Ishpeming.

* WHERE...Marquette County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Friday. The most hazardous conditions are
  expected late this afternoon into early evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow tonight along the Lake
  Superior shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
517 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

LSZ162-240>251-263>267-121030-
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage
Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle
Royale National Park-
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
517 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018 /417 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Eastern Lake
Superior...Central Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

North gales of 35 to 45 knots will develop from west to east on
today. Heavy freezing spray will also develop. Gales will end
from west to east tonight. See the latest marine weather product
and open lake forecast for further details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Heavy freezing spray will be possible at times over eastern Lake
Superior Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. See the
latest marine weather product and open lake forecast for further
details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.

$$

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
517 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-121030-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
517 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018 /417 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western Upper
Michigan and central Upper Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Freezing rain and snow will change to all snow west late this
morning. Over the central, rain will change to freezing rain and
snow, then all snow from west to east this afternoon and early
evening as temperatures rapidly fall. Blowing snow will also
develop, especially near Lake Superior. Snow will diminish from
west to east tonight. Snow accumulations are expected, heaviest
west. See the latest winter weather statement for complete
details.

Waves on Lake Superior to as high as 14 feet through tonight may
cause minor beach erosion and flooding where ice has not built up
along the shore.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Moderate lake enhanced snow is possible Friday through Saturday
near Lake Superior.

Moderate to heavy lake enhanced snow is possible Monday and
Monday night near Lake Superior.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to submit reports of snow and ice
accumulation to the National Weather Service in Marquette via
phone or on Facebook or Twitter.

$$

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1022 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

IAZ008>010-018-019-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041-
121200-
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-
Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-
Jackson-La Crosse-
1022 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast
Minnesota, northeast Iowa, and western and north central
Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

2 to 5 inches of snow is expected. Northwest winds gusting to 35
mph will cause some blowing and drifting snow in open and
unsheltered areas. Plan on slippery driving conditions. A Winter
Weather Advisory is in effect through the afternoon.

Wind chills will range from 15 to 30 below tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday

On Sunday afternoon and night, some light snow accumulations are
likely.

Wind chills will range from 15 to 30 below Saturday and Sunday
night, and 20 to 35 below Monday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Snow amounts would be appreciated today.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

$$

 Gale Warning

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1034 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

LSZ243>245-264-112345-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180112T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180112T1500Z/
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
1034 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning remains in effect until 10 AM EST
Friday.

* TIMING...Expect heavy freezing spray to occur until 10 AM EST
  Friday.

A Gale Warning remains in effect until 4 AM EST Friday.

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained
  winds of up to 31 knots from the north, with gusts up to 44
  knots. The largest expected significant waves will be 12 feet
  with a maximum wave height of up to 17 feet possible.

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 7 PM EST
  Thursday with the largest waves expected around 11 PM EST
  Thursday.

Please see the latest marine forecasts for more detailed
information.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. It is recommended that
mariners not trained to operate in these conditions or vessels
not properly equipped to do so, remain in port or avoid the
warning area.

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1034 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

LSZ248>250-112345-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.180111T2100Z-180112T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0003.180111T2100Z-180112T1800Z/
Huron Islands to Marquette MI-Marquette to Munising MI-
Munising to Grand Marais MI-
1034 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning remains in effect from 4 PM this
afternoon to 1 PM EST Friday.

* TIMING...Expect heavy freezing spray to occur from 4 PM this
  afternoon to 1 PM EST Friday.

A Gale Warning remains in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM
EST Friday.

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained
  winds of up to 30 knots from the north, with gusts up to 41
  knots. The largest expected significant waves will be 14 feet
  with a maximum wave height of up to 20 feet possible.

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 12 AM EST
  Friday with the largest waves expected around 2 AM EST Friday.

Please see the latest marine forecasts for more detailed
information.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. It is recommended that
mariners not trained to operate in these conditions or vessels
not properly equipped to do so, remain in port or avoid the
warning area.

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1034 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

LSZ242-263-112345-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180112T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180112T1500Z/
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage
Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle
Royale National Park-
1034 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning remains in effect until 10 AM EST
Friday.

* TIMING...Expect heavy freezing spray to occur until 10 AM EST
  Friday.

A Gale Warning remains in effect until 1 AM EST Friday.

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained
  winds of up to 29 knots from the north, with gusts up to 43
  knots. The largest expected significant waves will be 10 feet
  with a maximum wave height of up to 15 feet possible.

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 11 AM EST
  Thursday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EST
  Thursday.

Please see the latest marine forecasts for more detailed
information.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. It is recommended that
mariners not trained to operate in these conditions or vessels
not properly equipped to do so, remain in port or avoid the
warning area.

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1034 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

LSZ265-266-112345-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.180111T1800Z-180112T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0003.180111T2100Z-180112T1800Z/
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border
Beyond 5NM from shore-
1034 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

A Gale Warning remains in effect until 7 AM EST Friday.

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained
  winds of up to 30 knots from the north, with gusts up to 45
  knots. The largest expected significant waves will be 14 feet
  with a maximum wave height of up to 20 feet possible.

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 12 AM EST
  Friday with the largest waves expected around 2 AM EST Friday.

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning remains in effect from 4 PM this
afternoon to 1 PM EST Friday.

* TIMING...Expect heavy freezing spray to occur from 4 PM this
  afternoon to 1 PM EST Friday.

Please see the latest marine forecasts for more detailed
information.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. It is recommended that
mariners not trained to operate in these conditions or vessels
not properly equipped to do so, remain in port or avoid the
warning area.

&&

$$

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1034 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

LSZ251-267-112345-
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0003.180111T2100Z-180112T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.180112T0000Z-180112T1200Z/
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
1034 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning remains in effect from 4 PM this
afternoon to 1 PM EST Friday.

* TIMING...Expect heavy freezing spray to occur from 4 PM this
  afternoon to 1 PM EST Friday.

A Gale Warning remains in effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM
EST Friday.

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained
  winds of up to 26 knots from the north, with gusts up to 37
  knots. The largest expected significant waves will be 10 feet
  with a maximum wave height of up to 14 feet possible.

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 8 PM EST
  Thursday with the largest waves expected around 2 AM EST
  Friday.

Please see the latest marine forecasts for more detailed
information.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. It is recommended that
mariners not trained to operate in these conditions or vessels
not properly equipped to do so, remain in port or avoid the
warning area.

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1034 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018

LSZ162-112345-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180112T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180112T1500Z/
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-
1034 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2018 /934 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018/

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
/9 AM CST/ FRIDAY...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning remains in effect until 10 AM EST
/9 AM CST/ Friday.

* TIMING...Expect heavy freezing spray to occur until 10 AM EST
  /9 AM CST/ Friday.

A Gale Warning remains in effect until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this
evening.

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained
  winds of up to 26 knots from the north, with gusts up to 37
  knots. The largest expected significant waves will be 8 feet
  with a maximum wave height of up to 12 feet possible.

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 11 AM EST
  Thursday with the largest waves expected around 1 PM EST
  Thursday.

Please see the latest marine forecasts for more detailed
information.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning means heavy freezing spray is
expected to rapidly accumulate on vessels. These conditions can
be extremely hazardous to navigation. It is recommended that
mariners not trained to operate in these conditions or vessels
not properly equipped to do so, remain in port or avoid the
warning area.

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

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Tragic snowmobile accident is reported in western U.P. in a wilderness area between M-38 and M-28 near three county lines

URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 1-10-18 – 3:10 p.m. ET

Awful snowmobile accident reported in western U.P. in remote area of the Sturgeon River Gorge

 

By Greg Peterson
S.E. Social Justice Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Upper Peninsula of Michigan) – Another terrible snowmobile crash is being investigated in the Upper Peninsula.

The snowmobile accident was reported about 2:40 p.m. today, Wed., Jan. 10, 2018.

The condition of the victim has not been released – however at last report paramedics and others were preforming CPR on the man.

The crash is being investigated by authorities a wilderness area basically between M-28 and M-38 near the Sturgeon River Gorge. Its also in the area of the Ottawa National Forest.

Its not clear exactly what county because the crash is near three county lines – Baraga, Ontonogan and Houghton County lines. Among the emergency officials paged is the Covington Township Volunteer Fire Department and EMS.

The roads mentioned to responding emergency vehicles are Sturgeon River Road – and Estes Lake Road. U.P. Breaking News could not locate that road but Estes Lake is nearby – and so is Sturgeon River Gorge Road.

The male victim was found by others – and initially reported unconscious but breathing with a serious head injury. Then CPR was reported.

U.P. Breaking News will update this story if officials make a news release or we get other information.

We answer the ? – Can it be freezing and hot at the same second? Da Boss Plows Staff: 2017 Yearend deadly snowstorm plows havoc across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan – sandwiched between quick musical magical microphone put next to radio

U.P. Breaking News “Traffic-Like” “Blizzard-Like” Advisory –  12-31-17 – 1:45 p.m. ET – 12 noon plus 45 CT on last day of 2017

Western Upper Peninsula Snowplow Supervisor goes from Freezing to Red Hot in blizzard-like conditions

Blizzard Bodaciousness: Boss Plows Drivers like Lake Superior Monster Ice Jam (and Jam to the mike placed over da radio)

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Gogebic County, MI) – A deadly blizzard-like storm hammered the Upper Peninsula Lake Superior shoreline snowbelts again overnight causing road commission and state snowplows to be out in force – from Marquette to Ironwood to Munising.

First the sorta humorous.

Listen to this snowplow crew supervisor going from freezing to red hot in the western Upper Peninsula recorded off our Gogebic County scanner feed. We believe it was the Gogebic County Road Commission, but that feed sometimes also captures MDOT plows and Ontonagon/Iron counties.
Either it was wrong to beat on the crew over the public airwaves (like getting scolded in front of others) – or are all bets are off when there is a bad storm. Ya get what ya get.

For More to the Snowstorm Story – Keeping reading after video:

Gogebic County was not the only hot spot during the storm.

The stress – or lack of common courtesy and communication – caused issues between the plows and other agencies including 911.

Extreme frustration coordinating urgent emergency daytime highway closures between the Marquette County Road Commission plows and Central Dispatch 911 and Marquette Police.

The MCRC was seemingly unwilling to coordinate its plows with emergency closures – normally called by state or road commission. This was different as numerous cars were off the road and many wrecks with injuries in blizzard-like white-out conditions.

We also have that frustration on tape – dispatchers/police trying to save lives and needing immediate highway closures as conditions deteriorated rapidly on U.S.-41 on Saturday afternoon (12-30-17).
One cop stopped himself and said he had better “not say more” over the radio.

Happy New Year folks!

We pray you have a prosperous and safe 2018.

Gogebic County, MI suffers a second snowmobile fatality in two days at end of 2017

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 12-30-17 2:20 p.m. CT –

For the second day in a row – a snowmobiler is killed in a crash in Gogebic County in the western U.P.

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Bessemer Township, MI) – A snowmobiler was killed this afternoon when his sled collided with a pickup truck on U.S.-2.

The crash was reported just after 1 p.m. CT this afternoon, Sat., Dec. 30, 2017 – and it is the second snowmobile fatality in Gogebic County in two days.

Paramedics with the Beacon Ambulance Service rushed the male snowmobile victim to Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, but he was dead on arrival. The victim is said to be a 52-year-old Wisconsin man.

The accident was reported on U.S.-2 at Prospect Drive (and Ramsay Rd. on south side) – where there are flashing lights. A winter storm is hitting Gogebic County and other areas along the Lake Superior shoreline.

Among the emergency responders and law enforcement on the scene were the Bessemer Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Department.

Officials tried to reach a Michigan State Police Accident Investigator, however at 2 p.m. CT officials on the scene decided it was too risky to keep the vehicles on the scene and called for two wreckers – one a flatbed.

The driver of the pickup truck was apparently badly shaken up but not injured. One of the drivers is from Wisconsin – but not clear which man.

Meanwhile another fatal snowmobile accident happened in Gogebic County at about 11:30 a.m CT yesterday, Fri., Dec. 29, 2017 on Powderhorn Road just north of U.S.-2.
51-year-old Michele M. Megard of Hudson, WI was killed when she lost control of her sled while traveling with a group of snowmobilers on an unplowed right of way.
Megard was struck by another snowmobiler in her group.
The victim was dead on arrival at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital despite CPR by paramedics from Beacon Ambulance Service.
Alcohol is not a factor in the incident. The crash remains under investigation.
The Gogebic County Sheriff’s Department was assisted on the scene by the Michigan State Police – Wakefield Detachment (Post).