Ice Storm Warning Issued for Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Montmorency Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 1, 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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An Ice Storm Warning is in effect for parts of Northern Michigan through Monday morning, with significant icing and wind gusts up to 40 mph expected to make travel impossible.
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- Record type
- Ice Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Michigan
- Issued
- April 1, 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 for several counties in Northern Michigan. This alert indicates that significant icing is likely, creating hazardous conditions for residents and travelers.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in Michigan:
- Crawford County
- Grand Traverse County
- Kalkaska County
- Montmorency County
What You Should Do
Travel is strongly discouraged during this period. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents should also prepare for possible power outages and tree damage due to the ice accumulation.
Expected Conditions
- Ice Accumulation: Between two-tenths (0.2) and one-half (0.5) of an inch.
- Snow and Sleet: Additional accumulations of up to two inches are possible.
- Wind: Gusts reaching as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Expect power outages and tree damage. Travel could be impossible, and hazardous conditions will likely impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Ice Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:00 AM EDT on Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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