Ice Storm Warning Issued for Northern Lower Michigan Through Monday Morning
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 Northern Lower Michigan, with significant icing and wind gusts up to 40 mph expected to cause power outages and impossible travel conditions.
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- Record type
- Ice Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Lower 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 Lower Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Gaylord, MI, has issued an Ice Storm Warning for portions of Northern Lower Michigan. This alert indicates that significant icing is likely and poses an extreme threat to the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several counties in Northern Lower Michigan, including:
- Cheboygan
- Presque Isle
- Leelanau
- Antrim
- Otsego
- Charlevoix
What You Should Do
Travel is strongly discouraged by the National Weather Service. If travel is absolutely necessary, residents should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in their vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents should also prepare for the high likelihood of power outages and potential tree damage.
Expected Conditions
- Ice Accumulation: Between two-tenths and one-half of an inch.
- Snow and Sleet: Additional accumulations of up to two inches.
- Wind: Gusts as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Significant icing and gusty winds are expected to cause power outages and tree damage. Travel could become impossible, and the hazardous conditions are expected to severely impact the Monday morning commute.
Timeline
The Ice Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 8:00 AM EDT on Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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