Blizzard Warning Issued for Charlevoix and Cheboygan Counties Through Monday Night
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NOAA issued it on April 3, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Blizzard Warning is in effect for parts of Northern Michigan, with heavy snow, ice, and 45 mph winds making travel nearly impossible through Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Michigan
- Issued
- April 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Gaylord
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Gaylord, MI has issued a Blizzard Warning for the region. This alert replaces a previous Ice Storm Warning and indicates a significant threat to life and property due to severe winter weather conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following counties in Northern Michigan:
- Charlevoix County
- Cheboygan County
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe and visible to rescuers.
Expected Conditions
- Snow and Sleet: Accumulations between 4 and 12 inches are expected. Locally higher amounts exceeding 12 inches are possible across the northern half of the affected counties.
- Ice: Accumulations of up to one-tenth of an inch are possible.
- Wind: Gusts are expected to reach as high as 45 mph, contributing to blizzard conditions and reduced visibility.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. These hazardous conditions are expected to severely impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes. Additionally, gusty winds may bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective immediately and will remain in place until 8:00 PM EDT on Monday, March 16. The most significant impacts are expected to coincide with the Monday commute periods.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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