Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 9:45AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM 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. Additional snow
accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between one and two feet possible. Winds could gust
as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Western Chippewa County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For
the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Tuesday
morning.
* 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. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
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:
Western Chippewa
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI