Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 9:45AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 6:45am
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow and blowing snow.
Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed
precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between
one to two feet or more and ice accumulations around one tenth of
an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan and
Emmet 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. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday
morning 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; Beaver Island and surrounding islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI