Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued December 4 at 10:17AM EST until December 5 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 4, 2024 - 7:17am
Expires:
December 4, 2024 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 7 and 12
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph can result in whiteout
conditions due to blowing snow. Significant drifting snow is also
possible.
* WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Charlevoix and
Leelanau Counties.
* WHEN...Until 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. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning
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