Winter Storm Warning 12/03/2024 11:51 for Michigan areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued December 3 at 2:51PM EST until December 5 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 between 8 and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Blowing and drifting snow will be likely. * WHERE...Beaver Island...Charlevoix..Leelanau. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. 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. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Area Description: 
Leelanau; Beaver Island and surrounding islands; Charlevoix
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI