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 expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Blowing and drifting snow will be likely. * WHERE...Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac 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.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Area Description: 
Western Chippewa; Western Mackinac
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI