Alert archive / Michigan / Winter Storm Warnings in 2026
Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Gaylord, MI
NWS Gaylord, MI issued this winter storm warning at Jan 18, 2026, 4:04 AM EST for 12 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Jan 18, 2026, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 39 hr. 31 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
- Jan 18, 2026, 4:04 AM EST (09:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 18, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 20, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- In force
- 39 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gaylord, MI
Counties Antrim County, MI, Benzie County, MI, Charlevoix County, MI, Chippewa County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Grand Traverse County, MI, Kalkaska County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Manistee County, MI, Missaukee County, MI, Otsego County, MI, Wexford County, MI
The radar
The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.4 | 2 Sw Grawn, MI | Cocorahs station MI-GT-28 1 SW Grawn. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 1 Ne Sault Ste. Marie, MI | ANJ snowfall observer recorded a 24hr snowfall of 3.5 inches. (12Z Sun. - 12Z Mon.). |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.3 | 1 Ene Harbor Springs, MI | Cocorahs station MI-EM-5 Harbor Springs 0.7 ENE. |
| Jan 19, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 2 N Suttons Bay, MI | Cocorahs station MI-LL-8 1 NNE Suttons Bay. |
| Jan 19, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.9 | 5 Ene Arcadia, MI | CO-OP Observer station BEUM4 Beulah 7 SSW. |
| Jan 19, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | 1 W Petoskey, MI | CO-OP Observer station PETM4 Petoskey WWTP. |
| Jan 19, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.6 | 1 Sse Petoskey, MI | CO-OP Observer station PTYM4 Petoskey NCMC. |
| Jan 19, 9:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.3 | 5 S Benzonia, MI | Cocorahs station MI-BZ-1 Benzonia 5.3 S. |
| Jan 19, 9:00 AM EST | SNOW 7 | 4 Nne Honor, MI | Midnight to 900am Total. 48 hour total 16.7 inches. |
| Jan 19, 10:00 AM EST | SNOW 6.9 | 1 Nnw Wellston, MI | Cocorahs station MI-MN-1 Wellston 0.8 N. |
| Jan 19, 10:25 AM EST | SNOW 6 | 5 Ssw Brethren, MI | Facebook report of 6 inches SW of the town of Brethen. |
| Jan 19, 10:25 AM EST | SNOW 6 | 5 Ssw Brethren, MI | Facebook report of 6 inches SW of the town of Brethren. |
| Jan 19, 11:00 AM EST | SNOW 10 | 1 Wsw Burdickville, MI | Estimated total snowfall beginning 4pm on 18 Jan ending 11am 19 Jan, south side of Big Glen Lake. Report from social media. |
| Jan 19, 2:20 PM EST | SNOW 4.8 | 1 Se Fife Lake, MI | Snowfall since around 8am. |
| Jan 19, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 6.7 | 2 Nnw East Jordan, MI | CO-OP Observer station EJNM4 East Jordan 2 NW. |
| Jan 19, 4:39 PM EST | SNOW 7.1 | 3 Nw Boyne City, MI | Total since midnight. |
| Jan 19, 6:00 PM EST | SNOW 8 | 5 Ssw Brethren, MI | 24hr total ending 6pm. 0.38 liquid equivalent for snow-to-liquid ratio of 21 to 1. Snow depth 14 inches. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 3.3 | 1 N Wellston, MI | Additional snowfall since 9am this morning. Storm total is 10.2 inches. Snow depth 14inches. |
| Jan 19, 7:10 PM EST | SNOW 7.4 | 2 Ene Maple City, MI | CO-OP Observer station MAPM4 Maple City 1 E. 24-hr total ending 7pm. |
| Jan 20, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.6 | 1 Ene Harbor Springs, MI | Cocorahs station MI-EM-5 Harbor Springs 0.7 ENE. |
| Jan 20, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.7 | 2 Nne Otsego Lake State, MI | Cocorahs station MI-OT-17 Gaylord 4.1 S. |
| Jan 20, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.8 | 1 Nw Waters, MI | CO-OP Observer station APXM4 Gaylord 9 SSW. |
| Jan 20, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.3 | 4 Wsw Bates, MI | CO-OP Observer station TCEM4 Traverse City 4.7 ESE. |
| Jan 20, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | 2 Se Elmira, MI | Cocorahs station MI-OT-19 Elmira 2.2 ESE. |
| Jan 20, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 8.4 | 1 Nw Fife Lake, MI | CO-OP Observer station FLAM4 Fife Lake 2 WNW. |
| Jan 20, 7:15 AM EST | SNOW 3.6 | 3 Ene Kingsley, MI | Cocorahs station MI-GT-21 Kingsley 2.7 ENE. |
| Jan 20, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 3 | 3 S Cadillac, MI | CO-OP Observer station CDLM4 Cadillac 9and10 News. |
| Jan 20, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.1 | 1 Sse Petoskey, MI | CO-OP Observer station PTYM4 Petoskey NCMC. |
| Jan 20, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.5 | East Jordan, MI | CO-OP Observer station EJDM4 East Jordan. |
| Jan 20, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 7.7 | 1 Ese Mancelona, MI | Cocorahs station MI-AT-6 Mancelona 0.5 ESE. |
| Jan 20, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 8 | 3 N Wellston, MI | CO-OP Observer station WELM4 Wellston Tippy Dam. |
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 00:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 233 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
- 691 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 5 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 60 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 73 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
868 WWUS43 KAPX 180904 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 404 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 MIZ020-021-025-026-031-099-182115- /O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260118T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0001.260118T2100Z-260120T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0003.260119T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Charlevoix- 404 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph with significant blowing and drifting snow Monday. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Whiteout conditions are possible Monday and may make travel treacherous. The hazardous conditions could 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. && $$ MIZ016-182115- /O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0001.260118T1800Z-260120T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0003.260119T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Emmet- 404 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph with significant blowing and drifting snow Monday. * WHERE...Emmet County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible Monday and may make travel treacherous. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ027-032-182115- /O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0001.260118T2100Z-260120T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0003.260119T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Kalkaska-Wexford- 404 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Considerable blowing and drifting snow possible Monday. * WHERE...Kalkaska and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible Monday and may make travel treacherous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could 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. && $$ MIZ022-182115- /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0003.260119T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Otsego- 404 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Considerable blowing and drifting snow possible Monday. * WHERE...Otsego County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible Monday and may make travel treacherous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ086-087-095-182115- /O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.260119T0900Z-260120T1200Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac- 404 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, with locally higher amounts possible near and around Whitefish Point. Considerable blowing and drifting snow possible Monday. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes with periods of rapid drops in visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ017-028-033-034-182115- /O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.260119T1200Z-260120T1200Z/ Cheboygan-Crawford-Missaukee-Roscommon- 404 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Considerable blowing and drifting snow possible Monday. * WHERE...Cheboygan, Crawford, Missaukee, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes with periods of rapid drops in visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ NSC
7 follow-up statements
430 WWUS43 KAPX 182014 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 314 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...HIGH IMPACT WINTER WEATHER EVENT STARTS TONIGHT... .A period of lake enhanced and lake effect snow...along with considerable blowing and drifting snow...will start this evening and continue into Monday night. Strongest winds are expected to develop Monday morning. MIZ033-190815- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.260119T1200Z-260120T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KAPX.WS.W.0003.260119T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Missaukee- 314 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph Monday resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Missaukee County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could 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. && $$ MIZ016-020>022-025>027-031-032-099-190815- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0003.260119T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Emmet-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska- Manistee-Wexford-Charlevoix- 314 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting 30 to 40 mph Monday will result in significant blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ086-087-095-190815- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.260119T0900Z-260120T1200Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac- 314 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 10 inches with the highest snow totals across western Chippewa county. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ017-028-034-190815- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.260119T1200Z-260120T1200Z/ Cheboygan-Crawford-Roscommon- 314 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches along with blowing and drifting snow Monday. * WHERE...Cheboygan, Crawford, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ JPB
101 WWUS43 KAPX 190650 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 150 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 MIZ086-191900- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.260119T0900Z-260120T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KAPX.WS.W.0003.260119T0900Z-260120T1200Z/ Western Chippewa- 150 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could 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. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ MIZ016-020>022-025>027-031>033-099-191900- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Emmet-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska- Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Charlevoix- 150 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph and will lead to blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ088-096-191900- /O.EXA.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.260119T0900Z-260120T1200Z/ Southeast Chippewa-Eastern Mackinac- 150 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches along with blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Eastern Mackinac and Southeast Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes with periods of rapid drops in visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ018-023-029-035-041-191900- /O.EXA.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.260119T1200Z-260120T1200Z/ Presque Isle-Montmorency-Oscoda-Ogemaw-Gladwin- 150 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches along with blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Gladwin, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes with periods of rapid drops in visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ087-095-191900- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.260119T0900Z-260120T1200Z/ Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac- 150 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches along with blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Central Chippewa and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes with periods of rapid drops in visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ017-028-034-191900- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.260119T1200Z-260120T1200Z/ Cheboygan-Crawford-Roscommon- 150 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches along with blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Cheboygan, Crawford, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes with periods of rapid drops in visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ ELD
683 WWUS43 KAPX 191635 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1135 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 MIZ016-020>022-025>027-031>033-099-200445- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Emmet-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska- Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Charlevoix- 1135 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ086-200445- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Western Chippewa- 1135 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ MIZ017-018-023-028-029-034-035-041-200445- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Montmorency-Crawford-Oscoda-Roscommon- Ogemaw-Gladwin- 1135 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ087-088-095-096-200445- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac- 1135 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ JPB
558 WWUS43 KAPX 192048 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 348 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 MIZ016-020>022-025>027-031>033-099-201000- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Emmet-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska- Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Charlevoix- 348 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches with the heaviest snowfall expected between the M-68 and M-72 corridors. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ MIZ086-201000- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Western Chippewa- 348 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ MIZ017-018-023-028-029-034-035-041-201000- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Montmorency-Crawford-Oscoda-Roscommon- Ogemaw-Gladwin- 348 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ MIZ087-088-095-096-201000- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac- 348 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph through midnight. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ JPB
507 WWUS43 KAPX 200424 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1124 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 MIZ034-035-041-088-095-096-200530- /O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Roscommon-Ogemaw-Gladwin-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac- Eastern Mackinac- 1124 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow has ended. A cold weather advisory remains in effect through Tuesday morning. $$ MIZ016-020>022-025>027-031>033-099-201200- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Emmet-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska- Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Charlevoix- 1124 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ MIZ086-201200- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Western Chippewa- 1124 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ MIZ017-018-023-028-029-201200- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Montmorency-Crawford-Oscoda- 1124 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Cheboygan, Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ MIZ087-201200- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Central Chippewa- 1124 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Locally higher amounts possible * WHERE...Central Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ ELD
770 WWUS43 KAPX 200853 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 353 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 MIZ033-201000- /O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Missaukee- 353 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Heavy snow has ended. A cold weather advisory is still in effect this morning. $$ MIZ018-023-029-201000- /O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Presque Isle-Montmorency-Oscoda- 353 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow has ended. A cold weather advisory is still in effect this morning. $$ MIZ086-201500- /O.EXT.KAPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1500Z/ Western Chippewa- 353 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ MIZ016-020>022-025>027-031-032-099-201200- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Emmet-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska- Manistee-Wexford-Charlevoix- 353 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ MIZ017-028-201200- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Cheboygan-Crawford- 353 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Cheboygan and Crawford Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ MIZ087-201200- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/ Central Chippewa- 353 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Central Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ ELD
055 WWUS43 KAPX 201442 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 942 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 MIZ086-201545- /O.EXP.KAPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1500Z/ Western Chippewa- 942 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... The threat for heavy snow showers has ended; however, localized light snow showers will continue over the next few hours. Be sure to be cognizant of road conditions if you are traveling across northern Michigan, and remember to TAKE IT SLOW IN ICE AND SNOW! $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 4:04 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | APX | Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Gladwin, Mackinac, Missaukee and 5 more | 51 hr |
| Jan 18, 4:14 AM EST | Gale Warning | APX | 39 hr | |
| Jan 18, 4:13 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | APX | 59 hr |
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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.