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Home Return to list Winter Storm Watch 0003 Issued by the Gaylord Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-03-27 02:48:18 766 WWUS43 KAPX 270747 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 347 AM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...FIRST WAVE OF SIGNIFICANT WINTRY MIX EXPECTED FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY... .A series of disturbances will pass through the Great Lakes Friday and through the rest of the weekend, bringing mixed precipitation that will come in waves. There is potential for significant sleet accumulation across portions of Chippewa County, along with significant icing potential across eastern upper Michigan. There is also icing potential across far northern lower Michigan. This watch is set to encompass the first wave of mixed precipitation, which is slated to occur from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. Another period of mixed precipitation is set to follow Saturday night into Monday. MIZ086>088-095>097-272000- /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T1800Z-250329T1500Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- 347 AM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulation of around an inch, and sleet accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, especially across Chippewa County... and ice accumulations between two tenths and one half of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Saturday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ MIZ016>018-098-272000- /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T2100Z-250329T1500Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 347 AM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Significant icing possible. Total ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch possible, locally up to four tenths possible. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph will be possible. The greatest impacts will favor areas north of M-68 in northern lower Michigan. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Saturday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ HAD Action: New Issued At: 2025-03-27 02:48:18 766 WWUS43 KAPX 270747 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 347 AM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...FIRST WAVE OF SIGNIFICANT WINTRY MIX EXPECTED FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY... .A series of disturbances will pass through the Great Lakes Friday and through the rest of the weekend, bringing mixed precipitation that will come in waves. There is potential for significant sleet accumulation across portions of Chippewa County, along with significant icing potential across eastern upper Michigan. There is also icing potential across far northern lower Michigan. This watch is set to encompass the first wave of mixed precipitation, which is slated to occur from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. Another period of mixed precipitation is set to follow Saturday night into Monday. MIZ086>088-095>097-272000- /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T1800Z-250329T1500Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- 347 AM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulation of around an inch, and sleet accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, especially across Chippewa County... and ice accumulations between two tenths and one half of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Saturday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ MIZ016>018-098-272000- /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T2100Z-250329T1500Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 347 AM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Significant icing possible. Total ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch possible, locally up to four tenths possible. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph will be possible. The greatest impacts will favor areas north of M-68 in northern lower Michigan. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Saturday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ HAD Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-03-27 09:02:00 045 WWUS43 KAPX 271401 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1001 AM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...FIRST WAVE OF SIGNIFICANT WINTRY MIX EXPECTED FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY... .A series of disturbances will pass through the Great Lakes Friday and through the rest of the weekend, bringing mixed precipitation that will come in waves. There is potential for significant sleet accumulation across portions of Chippewa County, along with significant icing potential across eastern upper Michigan. There is also icing potential across far northern lower Michigan. This watch is set to encompass the first wave of mixed precipitation, which is slated to occur from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. Another period of mixed precipitation is set to follow Saturday night into Monday. MIZ086>088-095>097-280215- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T1800Z-250329T1500Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- 1001 AM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulation of around an inch, and sleet accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, especially across Chippewa County... and ice accumulations between two tenths and one half of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Saturday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ MIZ016>018-098-280215- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T2100Z-250329T1500Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 1001 AM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Significant icing possible. Total ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch possible, locally up to four tenths possible. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph will be possible. The greatest impacts will favor areas north of M-68 in northern lower Michigan. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Saturday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ NSC Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-03-27 09:02:00 045 WWUS43 KAPX 271401 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1001 AM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...FIRST WAVE OF SIGNIFICANT WINTRY MIX EXPECTED FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY... .A series of disturbances will pass through the Great Lakes Friday and through the rest of the weekend, bringing mixed precipitation that will come in waves. There is potential for significant sleet accumulation across portions of Chippewa County, along with significant icing potential across eastern upper Michigan. There is also icing potential across far northern lower Michigan. This watch is set to encompass the first wave of mixed precipitation, which is slated to occur from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. Another period of mixed precipitation is set to follow Saturday night into Monday. MIZ086>088-095>097-280215- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T1800Z-250329T1500Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- 1001 AM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulation of around an inch, and sleet accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, especially across Chippewa County... and ice accumulations between two tenths and one half of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Saturday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ MIZ016>018-098-280215- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T2100Z-250329T1500Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 1001 AM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Significant icing possible. Total ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch possible, locally up to four tenths possible. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph will be possible. The greatest impacts will favor areas north of M-68 in northern lower Michigan. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Saturday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ NSC Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-03-27 14:04:26 668 WWUS43 KAPX 271903 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 303 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...FIRST WAVE OF SIGNIFICANT WINTRY MIX EXPECTED FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY... .A series of disturbances will pass through the Great Lakes Friday and through the rest of the weekend, bringing mixed precipitation that will come in waves. There is potential for significant sleet accumulation across portions of Chippewa County, along with significant icing potential across eastern upper Michigan. There is also icing potential across far northern lower Michigan. This watch is set to encompass the first wave of mixed precipitation, which is slated to occur from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. Another period of mixed precipitation is set to follow Saturday night into Monday. MIZ086>088-095>097-280715- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T1800Z-250329T1500Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- 303 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulation of around an inch, and sleet accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, especially across Chippewa County... and ice accumulations between two tenths and one half of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Saturday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ MIZ016>018-098-280715- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T2100Z-250329T1500Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 303 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Significant icing possible. Total ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch possible, locally up to four tenths possible. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph will be possible. The greatest impacts will favor areas north of M-68 in northern lower Michigan. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Saturday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ NSC Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-03-27 14:04:26 668 WWUS43 KAPX 271903 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 303 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...FIRST WAVE OF SIGNIFICANT WINTRY MIX EXPECTED FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY... .A series of disturbances will pass through the Great Lakes Friday and through the rest of the weekend, bringing mixed precipitation that will come in waves. There is potential for significant sleet accumulation across portions of Chippewa County, along with significant icing potential across eastern upper Michigan. There is also icing potential across far northern lower Michigan. This watch is set to encompass the first wave of mixed precipitation, which is slated to occur from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. Another period of mixed precipitation is set to follow Saturday night into Monday. MIZ086>088-095>097-280715- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T1800Z-250329T1500Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- 303 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulation of around an inch, and sleet accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, especially across Chippewa County... and ice accumulations between two tenths and one half of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Saturday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ MIZ016>018-098-280715- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T2100Z-250329T1500Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 303 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Significant icing possible. Total ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch possible, locally up to four tenths possible. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph will be possible. The greatest impacts will favor areas north of M-68 in northern lower Michigan. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Saturday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ NSC Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-03-27 21:02:41 988 WWUS43 KAPX 280202 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1002 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 MIZ086>088-095>097-281415- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T1800Z-250329T1500Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- 1002 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulation of around an inch, and sleet accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, especially across Chippewa County... and ice accumulations between two tenths and one half of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Saturday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ MIZ016>018-098-281415- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T2100Z-250329T1500Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 1002 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Significant icing possible. Total ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch possible, locally up to four tenths possible. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph will be possible. The greatest impacts will favor areas north of M-68 in northern lower Michigan. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Saturday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ JZ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-03-27 21:02:41 988 WWUS43 KAPX 280202 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1002 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 MIZ086>088-095>097-281415- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T1800Z-250329T1500Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- 1002 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulation of around an inch, and sleet accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, especially across Chippewa County... and ice accumulations between two tenths and one half of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Saturday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ MIZ016>018-098-281415- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T2100Z-250329T1500Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 1002 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Significant icing possible. Total ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch possible, locally up to four tenths possible. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph will be possible. The greatest impacts will favor areas north of M-68 in northern lower Michigan. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Saturday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ JZ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-03-28 02:01:53 548 WWUS43 KAPX 280701 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 301 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025 MIZ086>088-095>097-281915- /O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T1800Z-250329T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.IS.W.0001.250328T2100Z-250329T1500Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- 301 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025 ...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between two tenths and four tenths of an inch. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ MIZ016>018-098-281915- /O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T2100Z-250329T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0027.250329T0000Z-250329T1500Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 301 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MLR Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-03-28 02:01:53 548 WWUS43 KAPX 280701 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 301 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025 MIZ086>088-095>097-281915- /O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T1800Z-250329T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.IS.W.0001.250328T2100Z-250329T1500Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- 301 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025 ...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between two tenths and four tenths of an inch. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ MIZ016>018-098-281915- /O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0003.250328T2100Z-250329T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0027.250329T0000Z-250329T1500Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Beaver Island and surrounding islands- 301 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MLR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||