Blizzard Warning Issued for Leelanau County: Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected Through Monday
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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 Leelanau County until 8 PM EDT Monday, with up to 11 inches of snow and 45 mph wind gusts forecast.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Leelanau County, Michigan
- Issued
- April 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Gaylord MI
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 Leelanau County, Michigan.
Alert Details
A Blizzard Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Gaylord, MI. This alert signifies a high-severity weather event with likely impacts to the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Leelanau County in Michigan.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you. In the event that you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe and visible to rescuers.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are expected to develop, featuring the following hazards:
- Snow and Sleet: Additional accumulations between 8 and 11 inches.
- Ice: Accumulations around a light glaze.
- Wind: Gusts reaching as high as 45 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds may also 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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