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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Gaylord, MI
NWS Gaylord, MI issued this winter storm warning at Jan 22, 2026, 3:36 PM EST for 12 counties in Michigan. It was in force for 34 hr. 5 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 22, 2026, 3:36 PM EST (20:36 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 24, 2026, 2:01 AM EST
- In force
- 34 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gaylord, MI
Counties Antrim County, MI, Benzie County, MI, Charlevoix County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Chippewa County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Grand Traverse County, MI, Kalkaska County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Manistee County, MI, Otsego County, MI, Wexford County, MI
The radar
The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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 22, 4:30 PM EST | SNOW 3.4 | 2 Nnw East Jordan, MI | Cocorahs station MI-CX-7 East Jordan 2.1 NNW. |
| Jan 22, 4:30 PM EST | SNOW 3.4 | 2 Nnw East Jordan, MI | CO-OP Observer station EJNM4 East Jordan 2 NW. |
| Jan 23, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.2 | 2 Se Elmira, MI | Cocorahs station MI-OT-19 Elmira 2.2 ESE. |
| Jan 23, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.4 | 4 Wsw Bates, MI | CO-OP Observer station TCEM4 Traverse City 4.7 ESE. |
| Jan 23, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 2 Nne Otsego Lake State, MI | Cocorahs station MI-OT-17 Gaylord 4.1 S. |
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, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 228 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
- 917 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 48 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 96 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 132 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
661 WWUS43 KAPX 222036 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 336 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 MIZ016-017-021-022-099-230845- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260123T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0004.260122T2036Z-260123T1800Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Antrim-Otsego-Charlevoix- 336 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and significant drops in visibility. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Otsego Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility with white out conditions expected across open areas at times into Friday morning. Hazardous driving conditions will be worsened by cold air temperatures making road treatment difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ020-025>027-031-032-230845- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260123T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0004.260122T2036Z-260123T1800Z/ Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford- 336 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and significant drops in visibility. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility with white out conditions expected across open areas at times into Friday morning. Hazardous driving conditions will be worsened by cold air temperatures making road treatment difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ086-230845- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260123T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0004.260122T2036Z-260123T1800Z/ Western Chippewa- 336 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and significant drops in visibility. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts near Whitefish Point. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility with white out conditions expected across open areas at times into Friday morning. Hazardous driving conditions will be worsened by cold air temperatures making road treatment difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ023-028-029-033-034-230845- /O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0012.260122T2036Z-260123T1800Z/ Montmorency-Crawford-Oscoda-Missaukee-Roscommon- 336 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and reduced visibility. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Crawford, Missaukee, Montmorency, Oscoda, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ Cornish
5 follow-up statements
234 WWUS43 KAPX 230732 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 232 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 MIZ020>022-025>027-031-032-099-231945- /O.EXT.KAPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee- Wexford-Charlevoix- 232 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and significant drops in visibility. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility with white out conditions expected across open areas at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ086-231945- /O.EXT.KAPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260124T0600Z/ Western Chippewa- 232 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and significant drops in visibility. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts near Whitefish Point. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility with white out conditions expected across open areas at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ016-017-231800- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan- 232 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and significant drops in visibility. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Cheboygan and Emmet Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility with white out conditions expected across open areas at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ023-028-029-033-034-231945- /O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ Montmorency-Crawford-Oscoda-Missaukee-Roscommon- 232 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and reduced visibility. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Crawford, Missaukee, Montmorency, Oscoda, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility with white out conditions expected across open areas at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ ELD
080 WWUS43 KAPX 231338 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 838 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 MIZ016-240000- /O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0013.260123T1338Z-260124T0000Z/ Emmet- 838 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and low visibility. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Emmet County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow may reduce visibility, especially across open areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ020>022-025>027-031-032-099-240000- /O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0013.260123T1338Z-260124T0000Z/ Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee- Wexford-Charlevoix- 838 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and low visibility. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow may reduce visibility, especially across open areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ017-231445- /O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ Cheboygan- 838 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Significant visibility reductions have ended for most of the area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. $$ MIZ023-028-029-033-034-231445- /O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ Montmorency-Crawford-Oscoda-Missaukee-Roscommon- 838 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Lake effect snow and visibility reductions have diminished for most of the area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. $$ MIZ086-240145- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260124T0600Z/ Western Chippewa- 838 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and significant visibility reductions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Locally higher amounts near Whitefish Point. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility to whiteout conditions at times, especially across open areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ Cornish
485 WWUS43 KAPX 231954 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 254 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 MIZ086-240800- /O.EXT.KAPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260124T1200Z/ Western Chippewa- 254 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and low visibility. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility to whiteout conditions at times, especially across open areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ016-240800- /O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260124T1200Z/ Emmet- 254 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Emmet County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and low visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ020>022-025>027-031-032-099-240800- /O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260124T1200Z/ Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee- Wexford-Charlevoix- 254 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations around one inch or less. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow may reduce visibility, especially across open areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ Cornish
598 WWUS43 KAPX 240245 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 945 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 MIZ016-020>022-025>027-031-032-099-240345- /O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260124T1200Z/ Emmet-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska- Manistee-Wexford-Charlevoix- 945 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat for heavy snow has ended; however, snow showers will continue into Saturday morning. In addition, area roads remain snow covered and slick. 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! $$ MIZ086-241200- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260124T1200Z/ Western Chippewa- 945 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to three inches. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ HAD
663 WWUS43 KAPX 240701 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 201 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 MIZ086-240815- /O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260124T1200Z/ Western Chippewa- 201 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat for heavy snow has ended; however, snow showers will continue into Saturday morning. In addition, area roads remain snow covered and slick. Be sure to be cognizant of road conditions if you are traveling across eastern upper Michigan, and remember to TAKE IT SLOW IN ICE AND SNOW! $$ HAD
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 3:36 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | APX | Crawford, Missaukee, Montmorency, Oscoda, Roscommon | 17 hr |
| Jan 22, 3:39 PM EST | Extreme Cold Warning | APX | Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix and 19 more | 45 hr |
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Sources
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.