Winter Storm Warning Issued for Antrim, Grand Traverse, Otsego, and Presque Isle Counties

Source: NOAA · Northern Michigan

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 4, 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 Winter Storm Warning is in effect for parts of Northern Michigan until 8 PM Monday, with heavy mixed precipitation and wind gusts up to 45 mph expected.

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Record type
Winter 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 a Winter Storm Warning for several counties in Northern Michigan. This alert, which follows the cancellation of a previous Ice Storm Warning, indicates that severe winter weather conditions are likely and expected to impact the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions in Michigan:

  • Antrim County
  • Grand Traverse County
  • Otsego County
  • Presque Isle County

What You Should Do

Travel could be very difficult due to the weather conditions. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents should be prepared for hazardous conditions that could significantly impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Expected Conditions

The region is bracing for heavy mixed precipitation with the following specific hazards:

  • Snow and Sleet: Additional accumulations between 1 and 6 inches are expected.
  • Ice Accumulation: Ice buildup of up to one-tenth of an inch is possible.
  • Wind: Gusts are forecasted to reach as high as 45 mph, which may be strong enough to bring down tree branches.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is currently in effect and will remain active until 8:00 PM EDT on Monday, March 16. The most significant impacts are expected to occur throughout the day Monday.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for parts of Northern Michigan until 8 PM Monday, with heavy mixed precipitation and wind gusts up to 45 mph expected.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northern Michigan. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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