Ice Storm Warning Issued for Alpena, Wexford, and Surrounding Counties Through Monday Morning

Source: NOAA · Northern Michigan

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The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for parts of Northern Michigan, with significant icing and power outages expected through 8 AM Monday.

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Record type
Ice Storm Warning
Affected area
Northern Michigan
Issued
April 4, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Gaylord MI

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

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 an Ice Storm Warning, which remains in effect until 8:00 AM EDT Monday, March 16. This alert indicates that significant icing is likely and hazardous conditions are expected.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following counties in Northern Michigan:

  • Alcona
  • Alpena
  • Missaukee
  • Oscoda
  • Wexford

What You Should Do

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents in the affected areas should prepare for possible power outages and tree damage due to the weight of the ice.

Expected Conditions

Significant icing is forecast for the region. Ice accumulations are expected to be around one-half of an inch. Additionally, snow accumulations of up to one inch are possible. These conditions will likely make travel nearly impossible and will impact the Monday morning commute.

Timeline

The Ice Storm Warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 8:00 AM EDT on Monday, March 16. Residents should monitor local conditions until the warning period concludes.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for parts of Northern Michigan, with significant icing and power outages expected through 8 AM Monday.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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