Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 15 at 3:12AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 12:12am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 14 and 30 inches and ice accumulations
between one tenth and one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as
high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island and Beaver Island and
surrounding islands, and Southeast Chippewa County.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the
ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. 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.
Area Description:
Southeast Chippewa; Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island; Beaver Island and surrounding islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: