Winter Weather Statement-APX Issued at 07:24Z 02:24:51.3398

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Gaylord MI

324 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

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Montmorency-Alpena-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Wexford-

Missaukee-Roscommon-

324 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations up to one

tenth of an inch. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to

one inch.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Extensive damage and power outages are being reported

across many areas inside of the warning. Long duration power

outages are possible across the areas of heaviest icing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Only travel if absolutely necessary. Extensive icing and related

damage will make any travel very difficult, if not impossible due to

impassible roadways from damage.

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MIZ016-017-099-161930-

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Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix-

324 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet

accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Locally higher amounts

possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Recent heavy snowfall will make travel very difficult,

if not impossible on some back roads and secondary roadways. Areas

of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The

hazardous conditions will impact travel through Monday evening.

Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,

have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with

your vehicle.

&&

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Leelanau-

324 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between

4 and 7 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting

as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Leelanau County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Recent heavy snowfall will make travel very difficult,

if not impossible on some back roads and secondary roadways. Areas

of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The

hazardous conditions will impact travel through Monday evening.

Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,

have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with

your vehicle.

&&

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Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western

Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-

Beaver Island and surrounding islands-

324 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between

4 and 10 inches. Localized amounts of 12" additional snowfall is

possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and

blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible,

especially on back roads and secondary roadways. Widespread

blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous

conditions will impact travel through the evening. Gusty winds

could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,

have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with

your vehicle.

&&

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Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Grand Traverse-

324 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS

EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet

accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around

a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Antrim, Grand Traverse, Otsego, and Presque Isle Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow

could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions

could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds

could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in

your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

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Benzie-Manistee-

324 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet

accumulations between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around

a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow

could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions

could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds

could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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Ogemaw-

324 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS

MORNING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet

accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth

of an inch.

* WHERE...Ogemaw County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous

conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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