Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 3:27PM EDT until March 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 12:27pm
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 2 and 4 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 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; Presque Isle; Beaver Island and surrounding islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: