IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WZMQ) – Despite the Dickinson County Road Commission not being immediately available for comment, reports from diligent citizens tackling their snowy driveways reveal that Stephenson is impressively plowed. Yet, snow continues to descend with gusty winds initially clocking in at 14 miles per hour, only to escalate to a blustery 26 miles per hour.
Afternoon temperatures lingered around 15°, taking a plunge of at least 1° into the evening. Brace yourselves, as the forecast predicts a dip into negative temperatures for the weekend lows into the beginning of the week, reaching -2 and -7 on Monday.
While roads are being diligently plowed, intrepid drivers have been caught sliding due to snow accumulation, use caution against excessive speed on the winding backstreets. Negotiating the hilly roads of Iron Mountain, notorious for their twists and turns, becomes a nerve-wracking ordeal—especially with the perilous combination of potholes, ice, and snow.
As the current temperature hovers at 13°, the wind conditions make it feel like a bone-chilling -1°, adding an extra layer of challenge to navigating Dickinson County’s wintry landscape. Stay safe out there!
