Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is reminding its customers, and the
public, that winter weather patterns can – and often do – produce high winds and accumulations
of wet, heavy snow and ice that can affect the region’s electrical grid.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued Winter Storm Warnings across the Upper
Peninsula for Thursday morning, April 2nd through early Friday, April 3rd, 2026.
Accumulations of heavy wet snow and sleet between one and three inches, high winds, and gusts
as high as 45mph, and potential for ice buildup are forecasted in many locations by the NWS.
“With the combination of wind, snow, and ice, customers should be prepared for the possibility
of outages.” said Dan Freeborn, UPPCO’s Manager of Communications & External Affairs.
“Our crews are prepared and ready to respond as safely and quickly as conditions allow.”
Never approach or touch a downed power line or anything in contact with one. If you see a
downed line, stay at least 35 feet away and call 9-1-1 immediately. “Downed power lines may be
energized and can seriously harm or kill you if contacted. It’s also important to be mindful of
portable generator safety when using them during power outages. Additional tips for staying safe
during inclement weather can be found at uppco.com/safety,” said Freeborn.
UPPCO is asking customers to report any outages they are experiencing by calling UPPCO
Customer Service Center at (906) 449-2011 or through its online portal at uppco.com. Customers
may experience longer than usual wait times due to weather-related call volumes.
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