Winter Storm Watch 12/03/2024 18:49 for Michigan areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Watch issued December 3 at 9:49PM EST until December 5 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
December 3, 2024 - 6:49pm
Expires: 
December 4, 2024 - 3:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 13 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Blowing and drifting snow will be likely. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 AM EST Wednesday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Instruction: 
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description: 
Presque Isle; Antrim; Otsego; Montmorency; Alpena; Benzie; Grand Traverse; Kalkaska; Crawford; Oscoda; Manistee; Wexford; Missaukee; Roscommon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI