Winter Storm Warning 12/04/2024 07:17 for Michigan areas

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