Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 7:36PM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 4:36pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
* 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Southeast Chippewa; Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island; Beaver Island and surrounding islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: