Driving from the Upper Peninsula

I have an aunt who lives near Sault Ste Marie and i actually lived there for a couple years as well. I’m flying to Traverse City tomorrow then renting a car to visit up there for a week. Very beautiful, especially this time of year when all the trees start to turn color. But everyone knows that old man winter is just around the corner with a vengeance. Winter up there is not for the faint of heart