Winter Storm Warning Issued for Chippewa and Mackinac Counties; Up to 9 Inches of Snow Expected
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A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for portions of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with heavy snow and blowing conditions expected to create hazardous travel on Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Upper Peninsula Michigan
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Upper Peninsula Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Gaylord, MI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties in the Upper Peninsula. The alert is classified as a severe weather event with high certainty of impact.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in Michigan:
- Chippewa County: Western, Central, and Southeast Chippewa
- Mackinac County: Western and Eastern Mackinac
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous 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. Travel should be limited if possible during the peak of the storm.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is the primary hazard, with total snow accumulations expected to range between 6 and 9 inches. In addition to the snowfall, blowing and drifting snow will significantly reduce visibility and complicate road clearing efforts.
Impacts will be most severe for travelers along the US-2 corridor west of the Mackinac Bridge. The hazardous conditions are expected to heavily impact the Tuesday evening commute.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective during the following window:
- Start Time: 10:00 AM EST, Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- End Time: 12:00 AM EST, Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The most intense conditions and travel disruptions are anticipated throughout Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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