Winter Storm Warning 12/03/2024 18:49 for Michigan areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued December 3 at 9:49PM EST until December 4 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 3, 2024 - 6:49pm
Expires: 
December 4, 2024 - 3:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations from 8 to 15 inches. Winds gusting 30 to 40 mph from the southwest very late tonight into Wednesday. Blowing and drifting snow will be likely. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 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. 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