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Ice Storm Warning 2, NWS Gaylord, MI
NWS Gaylord, MI issued this ice storm warning at Mar 15, 2026, 12:17 PM EDT for 16 counties in Michigan. It was in force for 22 hr. 50 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 15, 2026, 12:17 PM EDT (16:17 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 16, 2026, 9:48 AM EDT
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gaylord, MI
Counties Alcona County, MI, Alpena County, MI, Antrim County, MI, Charlevoix County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Crawford County, MI, Grand Traverse County, MI, Kalkaska County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Missaukee County, MI, Montmorency County, MI, Oscoda County, MI, Otsego County, MI, Presque Isle County, MI, Roscommon County, MI, Wexford County, MI
The radar
The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 5 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 12:33 PM EDT | SNOW 8.7 | 3 Nw Boyne City, MI | Snowfall total since 2am. |
| Mar 15, 1:13 PM EDT | SNOW 9 | 1 Wsw Cheboygan, MI | Snowfall total through 1pm. Most of the snow has fallen since 9am. Lots of blowing and drifting snow as well. |
| Mar 15, 4:00 PM EDT | SNOW 3.8 | Grayling, MI | Event total. Freezing rain at ob. |
| Mar 15, 4:00 PM EDT | SNOW 10 | Topinabee, MI | Event total. |
| Mar 15, 4:05 PM EDT | SNOW 5 | Traverse City, MI | Event total. Also 0.5 inch of sleet. |
| Mar 15, 4:09 PM EDT | SNOW 16 | Cedar, MI | Event total. |
| Mar 15, 4:19 PM EDT | SNOW 12 | Charlevoix, MI | Event total. |
| Mar 15, 5:08 PM EDT | SNOW 11 | East Jordan, MI | Event total. |
| Mar 15, 5:20 PM EDT | SNOW 12.2 | 3 Nw Boyne City, MI | Event total. |
| Mar 15, 8:00 PM EDT | SLEET 1.8 | 1 Nw Waters, MI | At NWS Gaylord. 6 hour total thru 8 pm. Some snow and freezing rain mixed in at times. |
| Mar 15, 8:44 PM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.25 | Buckley, MI | Some branches are downed. |
| Mar 15, 9:00 PM EDT | SNOW 8 | Elk Rapids, MI | Snow and sleet combined, event total. |
| Mar 15, 9:00 PM EDT | SNOW 24 | 1 Nw Cheboygan, MI | Social media report of 24 inches of snow. |
| Mar 15, 9:09 PM EDT | SLEET 2 | Lewiston, MI | Event total. |
| Mar 15, 9:16 PM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.25 | 7 Se Lewiston, MI | |
| Mar 15, 9:30 PM EDT | SNOW 13.8 | 2 Nnw East Jordan, MI | Event total. |
| Mar 15, 10:00 PM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.23 | 1 Ene Roscommon County, MI | Ice total through 10 pm. |
| Mar 15, 10:40 PM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0 | Houghton Lake, MI | Trees and large limbs are being downed by ice. |
| Mar 15, 10:55 PM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.19 | 5 S Cathro, MI | 3 hour total at the Alpena Airport. |
| Mar 15, 10:55 PM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.25 | Houghton Lake, MI | Estimated storm total icing so far. |
| Mar 16, 2:15 AM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.28 | 1 E Grayling, MI | Picture with ruler relayed via social media. |
| Mar 16, 2:16 AM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.25 | 1 E Grayling, MI | Social media report of ruler in front of tree branch measuring radial icing. |
| Mar 16, 3:05 AM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0 | 1 Ssw Alpena, MI | Social media report of downed tree in Alpena. Location estimated and report via social media. |
| Mar 16, 3:30 AM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0 | Mcbain, MI | Social media picture of downed tree in McBain. |
| Mar 16, 6:31 AM EDT | SNOW 8.5 | Lovells, MI | Cocorahs station MI-CF-9 Grayling 15.8 NE. |
| Mar 16, 6:31 AM EDT | SNOW 13 | Lovells, MI | Cocorahs station MI-CF-9 Grayling 15.8 NE. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.2 | 1 E Cadillac, MI | Picture from social media of a ruler in front of a glazed tree branch in Cadillac. Location estimated. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | 3 Wnw Fairview, MI | Cocorahs station MI-OD-4 Mio 5.6 NNE. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 5.1 | 4 Nne Lucas, MI | Cocorahs station MI-MK-1 Lake City 5.0 SSW. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 8.8 | 2 Nne Otsego Lake State, MI | Cocorahs station MI-OT-17 Gaylord 4.1 S. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 11.8 | 2 Sw Grawn, MI | Cocorahs station MI-GT-28 1 SW Grawn. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 12.1 | 2 Se Elmira, MI | Cocorahs station MI-OT-19 Elmira 2.2 ESE. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 13 | 2 Nne Otsego Lake State, MI | Cocorahs station MI-OT-17 Gaylord 4.1 S. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 13.3 | 4 Wsw Bates, MI | Cocorahs station MI-GT-25 Traverse City 4.7 ESE. |
| Mar 16, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 13.3 | 4 Wsw Bates, MI | CO-OP Observer station TCEM4 Traverse City 4.7 ESE. |
| Mar 16, 7:20 AM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0 | Roscommon, MI | Multiple social media pictures of downed trees and tree damage in Roscommon. |
| Mar 16, 7:30 AM EDT | SNOW 7 | 1 Nne Grawn, MI | Cocorahs station MI-GT-30 Traverse City 6.1 SW. |
| Mar 16, 8:00 AM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.16 | 1 Ssw Falmouth, MI | Social media report of ruler in front of tree branch measuring radial icing. |
| Mar 16, 8:00 AM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.28 | Harrisville, MI | Social media report of a ruler in front of a tree branch measuring radial ice. Location estimated. |
| Mar 16, 8:00 AM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.31 | 1 Wsw Ossineke, MI | Social media picture with ruler in front of tree branch measuring radial icing. |
| Mar 16, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 7.8 | 1 Nw Waters, MI | CO-OP Observer station APXM4 Gaylord 9 SSW. |
| Mar 16, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 9 | 1 Ese Mancelona, MI | Cocorahs station MI-AT-6 Mancelona 0.5 ESE. |
| Mar 16, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 13.8 | 2 N Suttons Bay, MI | Cocorahs station MI-LL-8 1 NNE Suttons Bay. |
| Mar 16, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 15 | 1 W Northport, MI | CO-OP Observer station NPTM4 Northport 2 W. |
| Mar 16, 8:02 AM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0 | 1 E Cadillac, MI | Tree limb damage in Cadillac due to heavy icing. Location estimated, report from social media. |
| Mar 16, 8:15 AM EDT | SNOW 6.5 | 3 Ene Kingsley, MI | Cocorahs station MI-GT-21 Kingsley 2.7 ENE. |
| Mar 16, 9:00 AM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0 | 2 Ssw The Town Of Hubba, MI | Social media picture report of downed tree limbs in Hubbard Lake. Location estimated. |
| Mar 16, 9:00 AM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.25 | Houghton Lake, MI | Report of 0.25 inches of radial ice, southwest side of Houghton Lake. |
| Mar 16, 9:00 AM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.31 | 6 N Alpena, MI | Storm total radial ice accumulation through 9am south of Long Lake. |
| Mar 16, 9:30 AM EDT | FREEZING RAIN 0 | Saint Helen, MI | Social media video of downed tree limbs in St Helen. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Alpena, MI (KAPX), launched 12:00Z, 4.3 hours before the alert went out and 181 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 706 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 77 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 479 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 761 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
804 WWUS43 KAPX 151617 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 MIZ030-151730- /O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/ Alcona- 1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ MIZ034>036-041-042-151730- /O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260315T1800Z/ Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac- 1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ MIZ017-018-020>022-099-160430- /O.UPG.KAPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.IS.W.0002.260315T1617Z-260316T1200Z/ Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Charlevoix- 1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between two tenths and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. && $$ MIZ023-026>028-160430- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.IS.W.0002.260315T1617Z-260316T1200Z/ Montmorency-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford- 1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between two tenths and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Montmorency Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. && $$ MIZ086-087-095-096-160430- /O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac- 1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 18 and 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle. && $$ MIZ016-160430- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ Emmet- 1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 6 inches and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Emmet County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ088-097-098-160430- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Southeast Chippewa-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 8 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around a tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island and Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Southeast Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the heavy wet snow and ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ024-025-029-160430- /O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Alpena-Benzie-Oscoda- 1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Alpena, Benzie, and Oscoda Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ031>033-160430- /O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee- 1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to a quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MSB
5 follow-up statements
277 WWUS43 KAPX 152151 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 551 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 MIZ086-087-095-096-161000- /O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac- 551 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 18 and 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle. && $$ MIZ017-018-020>023-026>028-099-161000- /O.CON.KAPX.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Charlevoix- 551 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to 6 inches, highest near the Straits of Mackinac. Additional ice accumulations between two tenths and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. && $$ MIZ016-161000- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ Emmet- 551 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 6 inches and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Emmet County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ088-097-098-161000- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Southeast Chippewa-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 551 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 8 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around a tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island and Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Southeast Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the heavy wet snow and ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ030-034-035-161000- /O.EXA.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Alcona-Roscommon-Ogemaw- 551 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting to 35 mph. * WHERE...Alcona, Ogemaw, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. && $$ MIZ024-025-029-161000- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Alpena-Benzie-Oscoda- 551 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Alpena, Benzie, and Oscoda Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ031>033-161000- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee- 551 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to a quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ JZ
853 WWUS43 KAPX 152336 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 MIZ017-099-161145- /O.CAN.KAPX.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ Cheboygan-Charlevoix- 736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... ...ICE STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 4 and 12 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Locally higher snowfall amounts greater than 12 inches possible across the northern half of the counties. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Charlevoix and Cheboygan Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MIZ020-161145- /O.CAN.KAPX.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ Leelanau- 736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... ...ICE STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 8 and 11 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Leelanau County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MIZ016-161145- /O.UPG.KAPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ Emmet- 736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 9 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Emmet County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MIZ088-097-098-161145- /O.UPG.KAPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Southeast Chippewa-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 10 and 15 inches and ice accumulations up to three tenths of an inch. Locally higher snowfall amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island and Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Southeast Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MIZ024-029-030-032-033-161145- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KAPX.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Alpena-Oscoda-Alcona-Wexford-Missaukee- 736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one half of an inch. * WHERE...Alcona, Alpena, Missaukee, Oscoda, and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. && $$ MIZ086-087-095-096-161145- /O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac- 736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 13 and 17 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle. && $$ MIZ018-021>023-026>028-161145- /O.CON.KAPX.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska- Crawford- 736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to 6 inches and ice accumulations up to a quarter of an inch. Localized icing around a half inch will be possible, especially across Crawford county. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant icing may lead to considerable damage to infrastructure, especially across Crawford county. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Long duration power outages cannot be ruled out for Crawford county. Travel could be nearly impossible on secondary roads and back roads that experience icing. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible long duration power outages. && $$ MIZ025-161145- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Benzie- 736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Benzie County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ031-161145- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Manistee- 736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Manistee County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ034-035-161145- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Roscommon-Ogemaw- 736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations around a tenth of an inch. Localized icing around a quarter of an inch possible across northwest portions of the counties. * WHERE...Ogemaw and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. && $$ Cornish
304 WWUS43 KAPX 160244 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1044 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 MIZ018-021-022-026-161445- /O.CAN.KAPX.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0010.260316T0244Z-260317T0000Z/ Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Grand Traverse- 1044 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... ...ICE STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 6 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Antrim, Grand Traverse, Otsego, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ034-161200- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KAPX.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Roscommon- 1044 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations around four tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Roscommon County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. && $$ MIZ016-161445- /O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ Emmet- 1044 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Emmet County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MIZ017-099-161445- /O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ Cheboygan-Charlevoix- 1044 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 8 inches and a glaze of ice. Localized higher snowfall amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Charlevoix and Cheboygan Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MIZ020-161445- /O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ Leelanau- 1044 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Leelanau County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MIZ086-087-095-096-161445- /O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac- 1044 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 6 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle. && $$ MIZ088-097-098-161445- /O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Southeast Chippewa-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 1044 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and a glaze of ice accumulation. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island and Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Southeast Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MIZ023-027-028-161200- /O.CON.KAPX.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Montmorency-Kalkaska-Crawford- 1044 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to a quarter of an inch. Localized higher icing amounts possible, especially across southern portions of the counties. * WHERE...Crawford, Kalkaska, and Montmorency Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. && $$ MIZ024-029-030-032-033-161200- /O.CON.KAPX.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Alpena-Oscoda-Alcona-Wexford-Missaukee- 1044 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around four tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Alcona, Alpena, Missaukee, Oscoda, and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. && $$ MIZ025-161200- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Benzie- 1044 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Benzie County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ031-161200- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Manistee- 1044 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Manistee County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ035-161200- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/ Ogemaw- 1044 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Ogemaw County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. && $$ Cornish
276 WWUS43 KAPX 160724 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 324 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 MIZ023-024-027>030-032>034-161500- /O.EXT.KAPX.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1500Z/ Montmorency-Alpena-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Wexford- Missaukee-Roscommon- 324 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Extensive damage and power outages are being reported across many areas inside of the warning. Long duration power outages are possible across the areas of heaviest icing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Only travel if absolutely necessary. Extensive icing and related damage will make any travel very difficult, if not impossible due to impassible roadways from damage. && $$ MIZ016-017-099-161930- /O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix- 324 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Recent heavy snowfall will make travel very difficult, if not impossible on some back roads and secondary roadways. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through Monday evening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MIZ020-161930- /O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ Leelanau- 324 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Leelanau County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Recent heavy snowfall will make travel very difficult, if not impossible on some back roads and secondary roadways. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through Monday evening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MIZ086>088-095>098-161930- /O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 324 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Localized amounts of 12" additional snowfall is possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially on back roads and secondary roadways. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through the evening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MIZ018-021-022-026-161930- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Grand Traverse- 324 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Antrim, Grand Traverse, Otsego, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ025-031-161930- /O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0026.260316T0724Z-260317T0000Z/ Benzie-Manistee- 324 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ035-161500- /O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1500Z/ Ogemaw- 324 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Ogemaw County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ Cornish
816 WWUS43 KAPX 161348 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 948 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 MIZ027-032-170000- /O.CAN.KAPX.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0027.260316T1348Z-260317T0000Z/ Kalkaska-Wexford- 948 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...ICE STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kalkaska and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ023-024-028>030-033-034-161500- /O.CAN.KAPX.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1500Z/ Montmorency-Alpena-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Missaukee-Roscommon- 948 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ MIZ035-161500- /O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1500Z/ Ogemaw- 948 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ MIZ025-031-170200- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KAPX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Benzie-Manistee- 948 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Locally heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, with considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ016-017-099-170000- /O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix- 948 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Recent heavy snowfall will make travel very difficult, if not impossible on some back roads and secondary roadways. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through Monday evening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MIZ020-170000- /O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ Leelanau- 948 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Leelanau County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Recent heavy snowfall will make travel very difficult, if not impossible on some back roads and secondary roadways. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through Monday evening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ MIZ086>088-095>098-170200- /O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 948 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially on back roads and secondary roadways. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through the evening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle. && $$ MIZ018-021-022-026-170000- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/ Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Grand Traverse- 948 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Antrim, Grand Traverse, Otsego, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ JZ
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.