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Winter Storm Warning 9, NWS Gaylord, MI

March 14, 20269 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this winter storm warning at Mar 14, 2026, 2:55 AM EDT for 9 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Mar 15, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr. 19 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 14, 2026, 2:55 AM EDT (06:55 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 15, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 15, 2026, 7:36 PM EDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

Counties Antrim County, MI, Charlevoix County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Chippewa County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Mackinac County, MI, Otsego County, MI, Presque Isle County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:57 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 15, 8:00 AM EDTSNOW 31 Ese Mancelona, MICocorahs station MI-AT-6 Mancelona 0.5 ESE.
Mar 15, 8:00 AM EDTSNOW 31 Nw Waters, MICO-OP Observer station APXM4 Gaylord 9 SSW.
Mar 15, 8:00 AM EDTSNOW 4.22 Nne Otsego Lake State, MICocorahs station MI-OT-17 Gaylord 4.1 S.
Mar 15, 10:00 AM EDTSNOW 3.5Mackinaw City, MISnowfall through 10am in the Mackinaw City area.
Mar 15, 10:00 AM EDTSNOW 4Topinabee, MISnowfall total thru 10am near Topinabee.
Mar 15, 12:00 PM EDTSNOW 7.32 Nnw East Jordan, MICooperative observer measured 7.3 inches of snow at noon.
Mar 15, 12:33 PM EDTSNOW 8.73 Nw Boyne City, MISnowfall total since 2am.
Mar 15, 1:13 PM EDTSNOW 91 Wsw Cheboygan, MISnowfall total through 1pm. Most of the snow has fallen since 9am. Lots of blowing and drifting snow as well.
Mar 15, 1:22 PM EDTSNOW 113 Ene Oden, MISnowfall since 8am.
Mar 15, 4:00 PM EDTSNOW 10Topinabee, MIEvent total.
Mar 15, 4:05 PM EDTSNOW 12Harbor Springs, MIEvent total.
Mar 15, 4:09 PM EDTSNOW 11Petoskey, MIEvent total.
Mar 15, 4:09 PM EDTSNOW 16Cedar, MIEvent total.
Mar 15, 4:11 PM EDTSNOW 122 N Levering, MIEvent total.
Mar 15, 4:12 PM EDTSNOW 20Trout Lake, MIEvent total.
Mar 15, 4:19 PM EDTSNOW 12Charlevoix, MIEvent total.
Mar 15, 4:55 PM EDTSNOW 20Pellston, MIEvent total.
Mar 15, 5:08 PM EDTSNOW 11East Jordan, MIEvent total.
Mar 15, 5:20 PM EDTSNOW 12.23 Nw Boyne City, MIEvent 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, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 197 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Alpena, MI at 00:00Z on 2026-03-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Alpena, MI at 00:00Z on 2026-03-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -30 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
661 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
27 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-30 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
79 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

453 
WWUS43 KAPX 140655
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
255 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

MIZ086>088-095>097-141900-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0009.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western
Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
255 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 1 and 3 feet and ice accumulations around 
  one quarter of an inch. The heaviest snow accumulations are 
  expected west of Interstate 75, while the greatest ice 
  accumulations are expected near Drummond Island. Winds gusting as 
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning 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.

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-098-099-141900-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Beaver Island and surrounding
islands-Charlevoix-
255 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 8 and 16 inches, locally up to 2 feet on 
  Beaver Island possible. Ice accumulations in excess of one quarter 
  of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Charlevoix, 
  Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

MIZ020>022-025>027-031-032-141900-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/
Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-
Wexford-
255 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 5 and 12 inches possible. Ice accumulations 
  in excess of one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

MIZ023-024-028>030-033>036-041-042-141900-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/
Montmorency-Alpena-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Missaukee-Roscommon-
Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
255 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow 
  accumulations between 3 and 7 inches possible. Ice accumulations 
  in excess of one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

SJC
8 follow-up statements
122 
WWUS43 KAPX 141447
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1047 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

MIZ086>088-095>097-150300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0009.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western
Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
1047 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM 
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 1 and 3 feet and ice accumulations around 
  one quarter of an inch. The heaviest snow accumulations are 
  expected west of Interstate 75, while the greatest ice 
  accumulations are expected near Drummond Island. Winds gusting as 
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning 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.

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-098-099-150300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Beaver Island and surrounding
islands-Charlevoix-
1047 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 8 and 16 inches, locally up to 2 feet on 
  Beaver Island possible. Ice accumulations in excess of one quarter 
  of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Charlevoix, 
  Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

MIZ020>022-025>027-031-032-150300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/
Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-
Wexford-
1047 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 5 and 12 inches possible. Ice accumulations 
  in excess of one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

MIZ023-024-028>030-033>036-041-042-150300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/
Montmorency-Alpena-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Missaukee-Roscommon-
Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
1047 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow 
  accumulations between 3 and 7 inches possible. Ice accumulations 
  in excess of one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

MSB
640 
WWUS43 KAPX 141725
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
125 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

MIZ086-087-095-096-150530-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.W.0009.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern
Mackinac-
125 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 18 and 34 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause considerable blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Western Chippewa, and 
  Western Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening 
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel 
extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a 
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your 
vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-020>022-099-150530-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.WS.W.0009.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Charlevoix-
125 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 6 and 14 inches and ice accumulations 
  between one tenth and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high 
  as 45 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning 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.

&&

$$

MIZ098-150530-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.WS.W.0009.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
125 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations 
  between 14 and 30 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MIZ088-097-150530-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0009.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/
Southeast Chippewa-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
125 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM 
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 15 and 24 inches and ice accumulations 
  around four tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island, and Southeast Chippewa 
  County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. 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.

&&

$$

MIZ031>036-041-042-150530-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.260315T0300Z-260315T1800Z/
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
125 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM 
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around 
  a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MIZ023>030-150530-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.260315T0600Z-260316T0000Z/
Montmorency-Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-
Alcona-
125 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 5 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MSB
181 
WWUS43 KAPX 150247
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1047 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

MIZ086-087-095-096-151500-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern
Mackinac-
1047 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 18 and 34 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause considerable blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Western Chippewa, and 
  Western Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening 
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel 
extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a 
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your 
vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-020>022-099-151500-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0009.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Charlevoix-
1047 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM 
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 6 and 15 inches and ice accumulations 
  between one tenth and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high 
  as 45 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MIZ088-097-098-151500-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0009.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/
Southeast Chippewa-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-Beaver
Island and surrounding islands-
1047 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM 
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations 
  between 14 and 30 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island and Beaver Island and 
  surrounding islands, and Southeast Chippewa County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. 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.

&&

$$

MIZ031>036-041-042-151500-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.260315T0300Z-260315T1800Z/
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
1047 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 3 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around 
  a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

MIZ023>030-151500-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.260315T0600Z-260316T0000Z/
Montmorency-Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-
Alcona-
1047 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 5 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

SJC
368 
WWUS43 KAPX 150712
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
312 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

MIZ086-087-095-096-151915-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern
Mackinac-
312 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 18 and 34 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause considerable blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Western Chippewa, and 
  Western Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening 
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel 
extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a 
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your 
vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-020>022-099-151915-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Charlevoix-
312 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 6 and 15 inches and ice accumulations 
  between one tenth and one half of an inch with locally higher 
  amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MIZ088-097-098-151915-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0009.260315T0900Z-260317T1200Z/
Southeast Chippewa-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-Beaver
Island and surrounding islands-
312 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 14 and 30 inches and ice accumulations 
  between one tenth and one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as 
  high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island and Beaver Island and 
  surrounding islands, and Southeast Chippewa County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. 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.

&&

$$

MIZ023>030-151915-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Montmorency-Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-
Alcona-
312 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations up to a 
  quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Keep an extra flashlight, 
food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MIZ031>036-041-042-151800-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260315T1800Z/
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
312 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 3 and 7 inches and ice accumulations up to a 
  quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Keep an extra flashlight, 
food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

SJC
594 
WWUS43 KAPX 151429
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1029 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

MIZ086-087-095-096-160230-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern
Mackinac-
1029 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 18 and 34 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause considerable blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Western Chippewa, and 
  Western Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening 
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel 
extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a 
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your 
vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-020>022-099-160230-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Charlevoix-
1029 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 6 and 15 inches and ice accumulations 
  between one tenth and one half of an inch with locally higher 
  amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MIZ088-097-098-160230-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Southeast Chippewa-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-Beaver
Island and surrounding islands-
1029 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 14 and 30 inches and ice accumulations 
  between one tenth and one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as 
  high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island and Beaver Island and 
  surrounding islands, and Southeast Chippewa County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. 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.

&&

$$

MIZ023>030-160000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Montmorency-Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-
Alcona-
1029 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations up to 2 inches and ice accumulations up to two 
  tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Keep an extra flashlight, 
food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MIZ031>036-041-042-151800-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260315T1800Z/
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
1029 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light 
  glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Keep an extra flashlight, 
food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MSB
804 
WWUS43 KAPX 151617
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

MIZ030-151730-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Alcona-
1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

MIZ034>036-041-042-151730-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260315T1800Z/
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

MIZ017-018-020>022-099-160430-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.IS.W.0002.260315T1617Z-260316T1200Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Charlevoix-
1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow and sleet accumulations 
  up to two inches and ice accumulations between two tenths and one 
  half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. 
  Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact 
  the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree 
  branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra 
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 
Prepare for possible power outages.

&&

$$

MIZ023-026>028-160430-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.IS.W.0002.260315T1617Z-260316T1200Z/
Montmorency-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-
1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow and sleet accumulations 
  up to two inches and ice accumulations between two tenths and one 
  half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Montmorency 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. 
  Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact 
  the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree 
  branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra 
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 
Prepare for possible power outages.

&&

$$

MIZ086-087-095-096-160430-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern
Mackinac-
1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 18 and 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause considerable blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Western Chippewa, and 
  Western Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening 
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel 
extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a 
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your 
vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ016-160430-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
Emmet-
1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 2 and 6 inches and ice accumulations up to 
  two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Emmet County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MIZ088-097-098-160430-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Southeast Chippewa-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-Beaver
Island and surrounding islands-
1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 8 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around 
  a tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island and Beaver Island and 
  surrounding islands, and Southeast Chippewa County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  heavy wet snow and ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening 
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MIZ024-025-029-160430-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Alpena-Benzie-Oscoda-
1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations up to one 
  quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Alpena, Benzie, and Oscoda Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

MIZ031>033-160430-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
1217 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to a quarter 
  of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

MSB
277 
WWUS43 KAPX 152151
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
551 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

MIZ086-087-095-096-161000-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern
Mackinac-
551 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 18 and 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause considerable blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Western Chippewa, and 
  Western Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening 
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel 
extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a 
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your 
vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-020>023-026>028-099-161000-
/O.CON.KAPX.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Grand
Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Charlevoix-
551 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow and sleet accumulations 
  up to 6 inches, highest near the Straits of Mackinac. Additional 
  ice accumulations between two tenths and one half of an inch. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. 
  Travel could be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra 
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 
Prepare for possible power outages.

&&

$$

MIZ016-161000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
Emmet-
551 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 2 and 6 inches and ice accumulations up to 
  two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Emmet County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MIZ088-097-098-161000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Southeast Chippewa-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-Beaver
Island and surrounding islands-
551 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 8 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around 
  a tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island and Beaver Island and 
  surrounding islands, and Southeast Chippewa County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  heavy wet snow and ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening 
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MIZ030-034-035-161000-
/O.EXA.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Alcona-Roscommon-Ogemaw-
551 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations up to two 
  tenths of an inch. Winds gusting to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Alcona, Ogemaw, and Roscommon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible 
power outages.

&&

$$

MIZ024-025-029-161000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Alpena-Benzie-Oscoda-
551 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations up to one 
  quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Alpena, Benzie, and Oscoda Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

MIZ031>033-161000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
551 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to a quarter 
  of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

JZ
853 
WWUS43 KAPX 152336
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

MIZ017-099-161145-
/O.CAN.KAPX.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
Cheboygan-Charlevoix-
736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...
...ICE STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 4 and 12 inches and ice accumulations up to 
  one tenth of an inch. Locally higher snowfall amounts greater than 
  12 inches possible across the northern half of the counties. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Charlevoix and Cheboygan Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening 
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ020-161145-
/O.CAN.KAPX.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
Leelanau-
736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...
...ICE STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 8 and 11 inches and ice accumulations around 
  a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Leelanau County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ016-161145-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0000Z/
Emmet-
736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 9 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around 
  a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Emmet County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening 
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ088-097-098-161145-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Southeast Chippewa-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-Beaver
Island and surrounding islands-
736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 10 and 15 inches and ice accumulations up to 
  three tenths of an inch. Locally higher snowfall amounts possible. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island and Beaver Island and 
  surrounding islands, and Southeast Chippewa County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. 
  Travel could be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ024-029-030-032-033-161145-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Alpena-Oscoda-Alcona-Wexford-Missaukee-
736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow accumulations up to one 
  inch and ice accumulations around one half of an inch.

* WHERE...Alcona, Alpena, Missaukee, Oscoda, and Wexford Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. 
  Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra 
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 
Prepare for possible power outages.

&&

$$

MIZ086-087-095-096-161145-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern
Mackinac-
736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 13 and 17 inches and ice accumulations 
  around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Western Chippewa, and 
  Western Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening 
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds 
are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel 
extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a 
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your 
vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ018-021>023-026>028-161145-
/O.CON.KAPX.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Crawford-
736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow and sleet accumulations 
  up to 6 inches and ice accumulations up to a quarter of an inch. 
  Localized icing around a half inch will be possible, especially 
  across Crawford county. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Significant icing may lead to considerable damage to 
  infrastructure, especially across Crawford county. Power outages 
  and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Long duration power 
  outages cannot be ruled out for Crawford county. Travel could be 
  nearly impossible on secondary roads and back roads that 
  experience icing. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday 
  morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra 
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 
Prepare for possible long duration power outages.

&&

$$

MIZ025-161145-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Benzie-
736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations up to 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Benzie County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

MIZ031-161145-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Manistee-
736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet 
  accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one 
  tenth and one quarter of an inch.

* WHERE...Manistee County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. 
  Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

MIZ034-035-161145-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Roscommon-Ogemaw-
736 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations around a tenth 
  of an inch. Localized icing around a quarter of an inch possible 
  across northwest portions of the counties.

* WHERE...Ogemaw and Roscommon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the 
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible 
power outages.

&&

$$

Cornish

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 13, 11:50 PM EDT, 3 hours 5 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Burst of snow this evening and early tonight, with additional snow and blowing snow; tapering through the night from west to east.
  • Major winter storm remains possible Sun into Mon, with a myriad of weather hazards: heavy snow, significant icing, and strong winds. Some built in uncertainty still remains.
  • Couple precip chances, less significant, mid to late next week as well.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 13, 11:50 PM EDT, 3 hours 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1150 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Burst of snow this evening and early tonight, with additional snow
  and blowing snow; tapering through the night from west to east.

- Major winter storm remains possible Sun into Mon, with a myriad of
  weather hazards: heavy snow, significant icing, and strong winds.
  Some built in uncertainty still remains.

- Couple precip chances, less significant, mid to late next week
  as well.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 216 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

Pattern Synopsis and Forecast:

Vigorous vort max will continue to move eastward this evening with
wrapped up low pressure system following suit across Lake Huron.
Consequently, thump of back end snowfall expected this evening along
with windy conditions and thus, more blowing snow. Expect a few
additional inches of snowfall with this burst, perhaps 2-4", with
poor driving conditions. Snow/snow showers taper off through the
night. There will be a break in the action is expected on Saturday,
with subtle rising heights out ahead of the next major storm system
for Sunday.

Vigorous trough dives into the High Plains and Intermountain West
later Saturday into Sunday, deepening and turning neutral tilt
around Iowa. Upper low continues to move northeastward across the
Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Region, center likely passing
somewhere in the vicinity or to the west of northern lower MI. Given
this upper level configuration, sfc low pressure will move across
the Mid MS Valley east and northeast across portions of central and
southern MI, deepening as it moves northeast through the day on
Monday. Consequently, warm advection is anticipated late Sat night
into Sunday night with a thump of snow, changing to a wintry mix and
potentially rain the farther south you go. Farther north and west,
especially western portions of Chippewa county, mainly snow is
anticipated during this time. The potential exists for ~1-2" of
liquid precipitation during this time frame, which will lead to
significant snow and ice accumulation. Cold high pressure to the
northeast will change snow over to a freezing rain across northern
lower with significant icing possible. The devil is in the details
though, see primary forecast concerns below.

Low pressure system continues to wrap up to our northeast Monday and
Monday night, consequent of the deepening upper low. Tight pressure
gradient and lake effect snows on Monday will lead to additional
snow accumulations and very strong winds. This will be especially
true near the Lake Michigan coastline, where even ensemble guidance
at this point indicates 40-50+ mph possible. A few point soundings
do show impressive lake effect snow profiles as well so several
additional inches of lake effect snow will be possible Monday and
Monday night combined with strong winds. So this will certainly be
impactful with significant blowing and drifting snow through the day
and into the overnight on Monday.

The low pressure system ejects way northeast by mid week, as
significant ridging builds across the West Coast. Thus, northern
stream energy will be a little active mid to late next week riding
around the ridge to bring additional precip chances, either
rain/snow the rest of the week. Temperatures start out cold on
Tuesday, and then moderate from there.

Primary Forecast Concerns:

Burst of snow this evening:

A burst of snow and wind is expected this late afternoon/evening
with reduced visibility and an additional round of poor driving
conditions as the trough axis swings through and pressure gradient
tightens. Could be an additional 2 to 4" of snow with this round.
Winds will also be quite strong, with 40-45+ mph winds possible,
especially along and south of ~M-72 (still windy elsewhere). The
reasoning for the extension of the winter weather products.

Major Winter Storm Sunday Through Monday Night:

Bottom line up front:

Significant snowfall accumulations between 1 to 2 feet (locally
higher) possible across the Tip of the Mitt into Eastern Upper
Michigan Sat night through Sunday night. Significant icing
possible across a portion of northern lower MI Sunday and Sunday
night. Strong winds and additional snow/blowing snow Monday and
Monday night.

Details:

Major winter storm is expected to begin late Saturday night, with
the bulk of the precipitation Sunday through Monday night. Latest
guidance seems to have come a little farther north with the wintry
mix line, although there will still be a pretty good thump of snow
late Sat night through Sunday initially. The farther north one is
across northern lower and into eastern upper, the better potential
for more snow. For certain, looks like the best snow will be across
eastern upper, with the lowest potential for significant wintry
weather south of M-55. The battle ground between the Tip of the Mitt
and M-55 will be the hardest to pinpoint the exact precipitation type
and snow amount, but there will still be a thump of snow late Sat
night into portions of Sunday (4-6"+ inches across northern lower)
before a changeover from sleet and freezing rain. As of the latest
guidance, the best potential for over a foot of snow (on Sunday and
Sunday night) will be across the Tip of the Mitt and into eastern
upper (18"+ across eastern UP). Best potential for significant icing
(0.25"+) will likely be somewhere between M-68 and M-55, with plenty
of shifting in guidance over the last couple of runs. Latest NBM
probs show a medium potential (~40-70%) for greater than 0.10" of
ice across a good chunk of northern lower, although worth noting
some deterministic guidance has a significant amount of ice within
the output (which is 1:1 ratio of rain to freezing rain, which is
not going to happen, but still the potential for significant
icing is becoming increasingly likely (>0.25" of radial ice
potentially)). Sfc pattern does show a cold high pressure to the
northeast with sfc temps below freezing across northern lower later
Sunday and Sunday night, adding a little confidence to the idea of
significant icing across portions of northern lower Michigan.

On Monday, the concern shifts from heavy snow/mixed precip to
moderate to heavy snow and strong to very strong winds. Strong
pressure gradient behind this system will shift winds to the
northwest, resulting in lake effect snow and strong wind gusts.
Potential exists for 50+ mph near the lake MI shoreline, along with
an additional several inches of snow.

One thing is for certain, significant impacts will be felt from this
system, whether it is significant icing across portions of northern
lower leading to infrastructural impacts/power outages, significant
snow accumulations on Sunday and Sunday night across the eastern UP
and Tip of the Mitt, and/or the lake effect snow and very strong
winds on Monday. Prepare accordingly and stay tuned to the latest.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1149 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

Improving conditions tonight. Low pressure is departing
eastward, and an area of enhanced wraparound snow is diminishing
and exiting eastward as well. A touch of light lake effect snow
is kicking up in its wake, but that will be temporary. IFR/MVFR
conditions initially, but improvement will occur overnight.
MVFR and then VFR conditions will develop by daybreak, and
persist thru Saturday. However, clouds will increase and lower
late in the day, and snow is likely to break out again at MBL
toward the very tail end of this TAF period.

Gusty nnw winds tonight, especially early. Light winds
Saturday.

&&

.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...Winter Storm Warning until 2 AM EDT Saturday for MIZ016>018-
     086-088-095>098.
     Winter Storm Watch from late Saturday night through Monday
     evening for MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-098-099.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 2 AM EDT Saturday for MIZ020>036-
     041-042-087-099.
     Winter Storm Watch from late Saturday night through Tuesday
     morning for MIZ086>088-095>097.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 2 AM EDT Saturday for LHZ345>349.
     Gale Warning until 2 AM EDT Saturday for LMZ323-341-342-
     344>346.

&&

DISCUSSION...JLD
AVIATION...JZ
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 13, 10:44 PM EDT, 4 hours 11 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1044 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-150245-
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-
1044 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A burst of snow, strong winds, and blowing snow are expected
tonight. Please see ongoing advisories or warnings for additional
details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A high impact winter storm across is expected across portions of Northern
Michigan later Saturday night through Monday. Significant snow
and ice accumulations are possible, along with very gusty winds.
Please see the latest Winter Storm Watch for additional detail.

.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-LSZ321-322-150245-
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-
1044 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 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...Saturday through Thursday.

Another high impact wind event is expected Sunday through Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 13, 9:15 PM EDT, 5 hours 40 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
915 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0910 PM     Snow             Indian River            45.41N 84.61W
03/13/2026  M10.1 Inch       Cheboygan          MI   Trained Spotter

            24 hour total.

&&

JZ

The office that day

Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 14, 3:00 AM EDTGale WatchAPX11 hr
Mar 14, 1:25 PM EDTBlizzard WarningAPXCharlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Emmet, Leelanau, Mackinac62 hr
Mar 14, 1:25 PM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPXAlcona, Alpena, Arenac, Benzie, Crawford, Gladwin and 10 more44 hr
Mar 14, 2:11 PM EDTGale WarningAPX66 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.