Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 13 at 10:29PM EDT until March 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 7:29pm
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph
leading to significant blowing snow this evening. For the Winter
Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and
sleet accumulations between one and two feet and ice accumulations
between one tenth to one quarter of an inch possible. Locally
higher snow and ice amounts will be possible. Highest snow amounts
will be north of M-68 and highest icing south of M-68. Winds could
gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan,
Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For
the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Emmet; Cheboygan; Presque Isle; Beaver Island and surrounding islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: