Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued December 3 at 2:51PM EST until December 4 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 11:51am
Expires:
December 3, 2024 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations from 8 to 15
inches. Winds gusting 30 to 40 mph from the Southwest. Blowing and
drifting snow will be likely.
* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight
of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause
sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to
impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
morning and evening commutes.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Area Description:
Emmet; Cheboygan; Central Chippewa; Southeast Chippewa; Eastern Mackinac; Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI