Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) updates for the Upper Peninsula. On duty: Dan
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Another warm October day is anticipated with breezy southerly winds and highs pushing the 60s to near 70 degrees. Tonight, a cold front sweeps across the area bringing widespread showers and a few thunderstorms through early Thursday. #906wx #MIwx
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MDOT Upper Peninsula retweeted
A bit more sunshine today, with record warm temperatures possible. Shower chances return tonight, with an outside shot at some rumbles of thunder. Showers taper Thursday with cooler (but still above normal) temperatures Friday and Saturday. Somewhat milder for Sunday.
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MDOT Upper Peninsula retweeted
@MackinacBridge Authority to meet Nov. 6 in St. Ignace michigan.gov/mdot/news-outre…
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MDOT Upper Peninsula retweeted
An active weather pattern through the midweek brings multiple chances for light rain and a temperature roller coaster ride. Find your site specific forecast at weather.gov/forecastpoints #906wx #MIwx
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MDOT Upper Peninsula retweeted
Largely quiet weather through the work week by late October standards in northern Michigan. Cloudy today with perhaps a sprinkle or two in northwest lower and eastern upper. Mild and dry Wednesday before rain shower chances build Wednesday night into Thursday. Dry again Friday.
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MDOT Upper Peninsula retweeted
REMINDER: International Bridge toll rollback set for Oct. 31!
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MDOT Upper Peninsula retweeted
Unsecured loads not only endanger you, but also other drivers and pedestrians. Each year, more than 700 people are killed and 17,000 more are injured because of objects in the road.
Tips for securing your cargo properly:
- Tie it down with rope, netting or straps.
- Tie large objects directly to your vehicle or trailer.
- Consider covering the entire load with a sturdy tarp or netting.
- Do not load excessive amounts of cargo in or on your vehicle or trailer.
- Always double-check your load to make sure it’s secure.
Video: piped.video/watch?v=V7_J7Xg4…
ALT Image of a truck traveling down a two-lane road where a toolbox and debris have fallen on the road with the text "Secure your load."
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REMINDER: Signal change coming this week in Houghton.
M-26/Canal Road intersection traffic signal in Houghton to go into flash mode Oct. 28 michigan.gov/mdot/news-outre…
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MDOT Upper Peninsula retweeted
Expect cooler, more fall-like temperatures for much the week, with temps briefly warming into the 60s on Wednesday. Several passing systems will bring on and off chances for showers through the middle of the week, but no major precipitation is expected. #906wx #miwx
ALT Graphic showing the U.P. forecast for this week. Background fallen leaves on grass.
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MDOT Upper Peninsula retweeted
North winds will continue to move cooler air over northern MI today, resulting in high temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Clouds in the morning will exit, revealing partly sunny skies this afternoon. Temperatures will warm this week, reaching well into the 60s by Wednesday.
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MDOT Upper Peninsula retweeted
Student and school bus safety is the focus of "Operation Safe Stop," which is taking place this week across Michigan. OSS is an enforcement campaign that will be conducted through Friday in conjunction with National School Bus Safety Week. Participating police agencies are on the lookout for drivers who ignore the flashing red lights and extended stop-arm of a school bus that is picking up or dropping off students. Be alert and drive safe, Michigan! michigan.gov/SchoolBusSafety
ALT Image of a car ignoring a stopped school bus with its stop-arm and flashing lights activated.
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MDOT Upper Peninsula retweeted
Widespread areas of dense fog expand across much of the eastern 2/3rds of the UP this morning. Patchy dense fog possible in the west. Take it slow during your morning commute! #906wx #MIwx
ALT nws marquette graphic describing dense fog in the eastern 2/3rds of the UP
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MDOT Upper Peninsula retweeted
Areas of fog will linger through much of this morning, with mild fall temps, light winds, and mostly sunny skies in the afternoon. This mild weather and warmer temps will linger through Sunday. Slight chance for isolated showers Sunday, with cooler temps early next week.
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MDOT Upper Peninsula retweeted
Check out this satellite loop of the fog and low clouds across northern MI over the last several hours. Fog remains locally dense, especially adjacent to northern Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, and extending northward into the UP. Here's a live look at the Mac Bridge. #MIwx
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MDOT Upper Peninsula retweeted
MDOT has the following open positions in #Newberry ($48.53 - $70.22/hr):
Operations Engineer: governmentjobs.com/careers/m…
Construction Engineer: governmentjobs.com/careers/m…
#MDOTJobs #MIGovJobs
ALT Worker in safety gear look at project plans at a job site.
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MDOT Upper Peninsula retweeted
Fog warning on the #MackinacBridge. Reduce speed to 20mph max, turn on low-beam headlights and drive with caution. MBA monitoring conditions at various points along bridge. Additional steps will be implemented if conditions change. mackinacbridge.org/fares-tra…
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MDOT Upper Peninsula retweeted
Through the end of the work week, expect some morning fog but otherwise quiet weather. Southerly winds become breezy on Saturday ahead of a 20-40% chance of some rain showers passing over the UP from the west this weekend.
#906wx #miwx
ALT Week to Weekend Weather Today, A M Fog, otherwise Partly to Mostly Cloudy. Highs 61 to 70 interior, 54 to 64 shores. Lows 38 to 48. Friday, Patchy A M Fog, otherwise Partly to Mostly Cloudy, highs 64 to 74 except low 60s near Lake Michigan. Lows 45 to 55. This weekend, 20-40% chance of rain Sat. PM - Sun. PM. Gusty south winds Saturday. Highs near 70 Saturday, Near 60 Sunday.
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