Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 11 at 2:31PM EDT until March 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 11:31am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
...ANOTHER SNOWY SYSTEM THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...
.Another quick-hitting system will bring several inches of snowfall
to the region Thursday night into Friday. Current expectations will
focus highest totals across the eastern UP and perhaps as far south
as the Tip of the Mitt region. Strong winds will accompany this
system as well, resulting in hazardous travel conditions,
particularly for the Friday morning commute.
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation.
Additional snow accumulations up to two inches and ice
accumulations around a light glaze. For the Winter Storm Watch,
heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8
inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island and Beaver Island and
surrounding islands, and Cheboygan and Emmet Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday evening through
Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout to near-blizzard conditions are possible
Thursday night into Friday and may make travel treacherous and
potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep
an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.
Area Description:
Emmet; Cheboygan; Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island; Beaver Island and surrounding islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI