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Winter Storm Warning 8, NWS Gaylord, MI
NWS Gaylord, MI issued this winter storm warning at Mar 13, 2026, 3:42 AM EDT for 6 counties in Michigan. It was in force for 22 hr. 7 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 13, 2026, 3:42 AM EDT (07:42 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gaylord, MI
Counties Charlevoix County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Chippewa County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Mackinac County, MI, Presque Isle County, MI
The radar
The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 3.3 | 1 Sse Petoskey, MI | CO-OP Observer station PTYM4 Petoskey NCMC. |
| Mar 13, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 4 | 1 W Petoskey, MI | CO-OP Observer station PETM4 Petoskey WWTP. |
| Mar 13, 12:01 PM EDT | SNOW 8 | 3 E Cedarville, MI | Cocorahs station MI-MC-3 Cedarville 3.2 ESE. |
| Mar 13, 12:15 PM EDT | SNOW 9.1 | 2 Se Wolverine, MI | |
| Mar 13, 3:05 PM EDT | SNOW 6 | East Jordan, MI | 12 hour total. |
| Mar 13, 4:30 PM EDT | SNOW 10 | 5 Wnw Vanderbilt, MI | 24-hr snowfall total ending around 4pm. |
| Mar 13, 9:10 PM EDT | SNOW 10.1 | Indian River, MI | 24 hour total. |
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, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 187 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
- 984 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 88 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 145 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 204 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
678 WWUS43 KAPX 130742 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 342 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 MIZ016-017-098-131945- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0008.260313T0742Z-260314T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 342 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow and blowing snow. Snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between one to two feet or more and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan and Emmet Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * 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 Friday 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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ088-095>097-131945- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0008.260313T0742Z-260314T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/ Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- 342 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow and blowing snow. Snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between one and three feet and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties, and Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ018-099-131945- /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ Presque Isle-Charlevoix- 342 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between one and two feet and ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Charlevoix and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ020-025>027-031-032-131945- /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/ Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford- 342 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches with locally higher amounts up to two feet possible. Ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ021-022-131945- /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ Antrim-Otsego- 342 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Antrim and Otsego Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ023-024-131945- /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ Montmorency-Alpena- 342 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches and ice accumulations of around one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Alpena and Montmorency Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ028>030-033>036-041-042-131945- /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/ Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin- Arenac- 342 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches and ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ086-087-131945- /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa- 342 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between one and three feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Central Chippewa and Western Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ SJC
3 follow-up statements
830 WWUS43 KAPX 131345 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 945 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 MIZ018-140145- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Presque Isle- 945 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations over a foot and ice accumulations over a quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Presque Isle County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ086-140145- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/ Western Chippewa- 945 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between one and two feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ016-017-098-140145- /O.EXT.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 945 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between one to two feet or more and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan and Emmet Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ088-095>097-140145- /O.EXT.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/ Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- 945 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between one and two feet and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties, and Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ020-025>027-031-032-140145- /O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford- 945 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between half a foot and a foot and a half. Ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ021-022-140145- /O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Antrim-Otsego- 945 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Antrim and Otsego Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ023-024-140145- /O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Montmorency-Alpena- 945 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches and ice accumulations around a quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Alpena and Montmorency Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ028>030-033>036-041-042-140145- /O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin- Arenac- 945 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches and ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ087-140145- /O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/ Central Chippewa- 945 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between one and two feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Chippewa County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ099-140145- /O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Charlevoix- 945 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between one and two feet and ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Charlevoix County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ JLD
312 WWUS43 KAPX 131927 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 327 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 MIZ016>018-098-141100- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 327 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph leading to significant blowing snow this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between one and two feet and ice accumulations between one tenth to one quarter of an inch possible. Locally higher snow and ice amounts will be possible. Highest snow amounts will be north of M-68 and highest icing south of M-68. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ086-088-095>097-141100- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/ Western Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- 327 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between one and two feet with locally higher amounts and ice accumulations around a glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties, and Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ020-025>027-031-032-141100- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford- 327 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph leading to blowing snow this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 12 inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Locally higher snow and ice amounts will be possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ021-022-141100- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Antrim-Otsego- 327 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph leading to blowing snow this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 6 and 12 inches and ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch possible. Locally higher snow amounts will be possible and locally higher ice amounts in excess of a quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Antrim and Otsego Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ023-024-141100- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Montmorency-Alpena- 327 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph leading to blowing snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 10 inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and three tenths of an inch possible. Locally higher ice amounts will be possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Alpena and Montmorency Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ028>030-033>036-041-042-141100- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin- Arenac- 327 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 4 and 8 inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ087-141100- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/ Central Chippewa- 327 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between one and two feet and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch possible. Locally higher snow amounts will be possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central Chippewa County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ099-141100- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Charlevoix- 327 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph leading to blowing snow this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 10 and 18 inches and ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Charlevoix County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ JLD
109 WWUS43 KAPX 140229 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1029 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 MIZ016>018-098-141430- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 1029 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph leading to significant blowing snow this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between one and two feet and ice accumulations between one tenth to one quarter of an inch possible. Locally higher snow and ice amounts will be possible. Highest snow amounts will be north of M-68 and highest icing south of M-68. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ086-088-095>097-141430- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/ Western Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- 1029 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between one and two feet with locally higher amounts and ice accumulations around a glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties, and Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ020-025>027-031-032-141430- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford- 1029 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph leading to blowing snow this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 12 inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Locally higher snow and ice amounts will be possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ021-022-141430- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Antrim-Otsego- 1029 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 9 and 15 inches and ice accumulations up to one half of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Antrim and Otsego Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ023-024-141430- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Montmorency-Alpena- 1029 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph leading to blowing snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 10 inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and three tenths of an inch possible. Locally higher ice amounts will be possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Alpena and Montmorency Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ028>030-033>036-041-042-141430- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin- Arenac- 1029 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 4 and 8 inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ087-141430- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/ Central Chippewa- 1029 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between one and two feet and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch possible. Locally higher snow amounts will be possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central Chippewa County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Tuesday morning. * 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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MIZ099-141430- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/ /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/ Charlevoix- 1029 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph leading to blowing snow this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 10 and 18 inches and ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Charlevoix County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ SJC
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Gaylord, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Mar 12, 11:49 PM EDT, 3 hours 53 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Wind-driven snows to bring significant travel impacts Friday morning.
- Confidence continues to increase that a major winter storm will impact the Great Lakes later Saturday night into early next week...likely bringing widespread amounts of mixed precipitation and gusty winds.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 12, 11:49 PM EDT, 3 hours 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1149 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Wind-driven snows to bring significant travel impacts Friday
morning.
- Confidence continues to increase that a major winter storm will
impact the Great Lakes later Saturday night into early next
week...likely bringing widespread amounts of mixed precipitation and
gusty winds.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 148 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
Pattern Synopsis/Forecast:
Active northern stream flow continues to impact much of central NOAM
early this afternoon...with our immediate attention directed at
rather robust wave digging rapidly southeast within this flow across
the northern Plains. Weak shortwave ridging out ahead of this wave
spreading into our area at the moment, bringing with it increasing
amounts of sunshine and gradually putting an end to weak lake
processes. Much more Canada airmass influence, as evident by current
temperatures in the 20s and 30s...with these values running several
degrees below specific normal values for the middle of March.
Upstream wave and attendant rather vigorous surface response will
slide rapidly east across our area later tonight and Friday morning,
with widespread accumulating snow and gusty winds the result. Post-
system reprieve is a short one to start the weekend, with rapid
northern stream amplification via dual 140+ knot upper level jet
cores looking to drive a significant to major winter storm across the
Great Lakes Sunday into early next week.
Primary Forecast Concerns:
Initial emphasis centers on snow amounts, gusty winds, and travel
impacts (headline considerations) later tonight into Friday. Focus
then quickly shifts to what again could be a major winter weather
event later this weekend into early next week.
Details:
One rather impressive compact system to visit the Northwoods later
tonight into Friday, with well advertised sub 990mb surface low
looking to cut directly across northern Michigan Friday morning.
Forcing is intense, with core of upper level jet driven diffluence
centered directly above strong isentropic upglide on nose of 60+
knot low level jet. Guidance derived soundings show intense lift in
and perhaps just a bit above the favored dendritic growth layer,
supporting efficient snow growth. Transient frontogenetical forcing
within low/mid level baroclinic axes will also enhance snow rates at
times. Upshot to the above...looking at a well organized band of
snow to spread rapidly east into our area later tonight into Friday,
with a period of intense snowfall exceeding an inch per hour likely
early Friday morning. Still some discrepancy on where the heaviest
snow amounts will reside, but overall trends are a bit further south
with eventual dry-slot influences...targeting areas of far northern
lower Michigan for heaviest totals. Rapid dry slot advancement and a
bit warmer thermal profiles (will likely even see a transition to
rain after main core of snow shield pivots east) will focus lowest
snow totals along the Lake Michigan collar counties south of Grand
Traverse Bay. Expect snow amounts to vary from 2 to 5 inches along
and south of M-55...with amounts of 4 to perhaps 8 inches to the
north. Although best isallobaric component to drive gusty winds will
remain across southern Michigan as the low passes overhead, still
looking at winds gusting in excess of 30 mph at times...only further
exacerbating the hazardous driving conditions Friday morning. Most
intense snowfall rates exit stage right rather quickly later Friday
morning and afternoon. May see a period of some northwest flow lake
enhancement later Friday into Friday evening, although quick loss of
both synoptic forcing and moisture support should throttle back
significantly on this lake contribution.
Enjoy the break later Friday night into Saturday, with nearly all
available deterministic and their associated ensemble suite
continuing to advertise a significant to major winter weather event
impacting the region later Saturday night right through Monday.
Understand what follows in nothing more than current guidance
prognostics and subject to many changes as this event gets closer:
Anyway, northern stream flow amplification looks impressive indeed,
with completely coupled dual 140+ knot upper level jet cores driving
deep mid level trough development across the central Plains on
Sunday, with this troughing going negative tilt and potentially
closing off as it pushes into the area Sunday night into Monday.
Plenty of moisture for this system to work over, with combination of
Pacific and Gulf of America moisture sending precipitable water
values to over an inch across the southern Lakes...a value that is 2
to 3 standard deviations above the mean for this time of year.
Initial intense isentropic upglide/deep layer moisture convergence
driven precipitation later Saturday night and Sunday gives way to
equally impressive deformation and trowal driven precipitation
Sunday night into Monday as deep low pressure pivots northeast into
the Great Lakes. While guidance agreement is rather exceptional on
the above, exact location of intense thermal gradient and where the
above forcing mechanisms are maximized remains much more
uncertain... with both snow and freezing rain location and amounts
sensitive to both. With all that said, if current trends do indeed
hold, parts of northern Michigan could easily see snow amounts well
in excess of a foot by later Monday, and unfortunately significant
amounts of freezing rain as well. Depth of low (some progs show sub
980mb final outcomes) would also yield quite the wind event. Again,
still much too early for any real specifics on this system, but one
that all should continue to monitor in the coming days.
Below normal temperatures with additional chances for light snow
showers at times continues into the middle portions of next week.
&&
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1149 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
An incoming clipper will move thru the area Friday. A band of
healthy snow will lift ne into northern MI late tonight. IFR
conditions in snow will develop and expand ne-ward with time.
BLSN will also occur (especially before it mixes with rain),
most commonly at CIU/PLN. Precip will eventually mix with/turn
to rain at MBL/TVC/APN on Friday. Snow-liquid ratios will be
low, near 10:1. IFR to low-end MVFR cigs will linger even after
widespread precip diminishes.
Gusty se winds develop tonight, with variable winds Friday as
low pressure crosses the area. LLWS very late tonight MBL/TVC.
&&
.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...Winter Weather Advisory until 8 PM EDT Friday for MIZ016>018-
021>024-086>088-095>099.
Winter Weather Advisory until 2 PM EDT Friday for MIZ020-
025>036-041-042.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 11 PM EDT Friday for LHZ345>349.
Gale Warning until 11 PM EDT Friday for LMZ323-341-342-344>346.
Gale Warning until 11 PM EDT Friday for LSZ321-322.
&&
DISCUSSION...MSB
AVIATION...JZHazardous weather outlook, Mar 12, 10:27 PM EDT, 5 hours 15 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1027 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-140230- Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency- Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona- Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac- Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa- Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac- Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix- 1027 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and Northern Lower Michigan. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Accumulating snow and gusty winds are expected tonight into Friday. Please see ongoing advisories for additional details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Confidence continues to increase for a significant and potentially high impact winter storm across northern Michigan later Saturday night through Monday. Significant snow and ice accumulations are possible, along with very gusty winds. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated, but any reports of ice, sleet, and/or snow are appreciated. For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord. LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-140230- Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 1027 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Gale force wind gusts are expected across the Great Lakes tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Gale force wind gusts are expected across the Great Lakes Friday through Friday evening. Another high impact wind event is possible Sunday through Monday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 3:42 AM EDT | Winter Storm Watch | APX | Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix and 19 more | 34 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.