Blizzard Warning Issued for Mackinac Island and Southeast Chippewa County Through Tuesday Morning
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for parts of Northern Michigan, forecasting up to 15 inches of snow and significant ice accumulation through Tuesday morning.
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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 portions of Northern Michigan. The alert remains in effect as significant winter weather conditions move through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic locations:
- Southeast Chippewa County
- Mackinac Island and Bois Blanc Island
- Beaver Island and surrounding islands
What You Should Do
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
Forecasters expect blizzard conditions characterized by:
- Snow and Sleet: Accumulations between 10 and 15 inches, with locally higher amounts possible.
- Ice: Accumulations up to three-tenths of an inch.
- Wind: Gusts as high as 40 mph.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow is expected to significantly reduce visibility, making travel nearly impossible.
Impacts include likely power outages and tree damage due to ice accumulation.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 8:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, March 17. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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