Winter Storm Warning issued February 28 at 9:36PM EST until March 1 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph this evening may lead to significant blowing and drifting snow, along with whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, and Western Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow, especially this evening. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. The strong
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 28 at 9:36PM EST until March 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Following a break in snowfall, an additional 1 to 2 inches of snow is expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph this evening will lead to instances of whiteout conditions this evening. Falling temperatures will lead to any wet surfaces rapidly refreezing after 5pm. * WHERE...Western Mackinac County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in sporadic power outages.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 28 at 2:43AM EST until March 1 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Accumulating wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches, primarily in areas closer to the Straits. Lesser amounts south of M-68. * WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island, and Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 28 at 2:43AM EST until March 1 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 8 inches, with localized amounts in excess of 10 inches possible. Wind gusts as high as 35 mph leading to blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, and Western Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 28 at 2:43AM EST until February 28 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Accumulating wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Western Mackinac County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Wind Advisory issued February 28 at 2:34AM EST until March 1 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan generally along and west of I-75. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be near the immediate Lake Michigan shoreline this evening into the overnight hours.
Hydrologic Outlook issued February 27 at 3:37PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
ESFAPX The Spring 2025 Flood Outlook for Northern Michigan indicates a near to above average probability of flooding due to snow melt within major eastern Upper and northern Lower Michigan river basins. This outlook covers Chippewa and Mackinac counties in eastern Upper Michigan which includes the Pine River Basin...and the northern half of Lower Michigan encompassing Au Sable...Boardman...Manistee... Rifle...and Tobacco River basins. The first table below lists the probabilities of reaching flood stage (minor flooding)...as well as moderate and major flood levels for the six forecast points within the Gaylord National Weather Service office Hydrologic Service Area. Current (CS) and
Winter Storm Watch issued February 27 at 2:37AM EST until March 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible. Wind gusts up to 30 mph leading to blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan, particularly across northern portions of Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle counties and points northward into Chippewa and Mackinaw counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow, especially during the morning hours on Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow will fall during the day on Friday including the
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 6:24PM EST until February 19 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Lake Effect Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow, particularly in open / prone areas. Whiteout conditions are possible at times and will make travel treacherous. Plan on slippery road conditions.
Special Weather Statement issued February 18 at 1:15PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Lake effect snow showers are making their way through central Chippewa County this afternoon. Snowfall is generally light, but winds gusting the 25-35mph are leading to blowing and drifting snow. Reductions in visibility, sometimes sudden, will occur through the afternoon into the evening, especially in those open and / or prone areas. Travel with some caution when encountering reduced visibilities, and be sure to give plenty of space between you and the car in front of you.