Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 3:27PM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM 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 45
mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation
possible. Total snow accumulations between one and two feet with
locally higher amounts and ice accumulations around a glaze
possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa,
and Western Mackinac Counties, and Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc
Island.
* 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. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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; Southeast Chippewa; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac; Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: