Winter Storm Warning Issued for Eastern Upper Michigan: Up to 3 Feet of Snow and Ice Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Eastern Upper Michigan, forecasting heavy snow, ice accumulation, and high winds from Sunday through Tuesday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Upper Michigan
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Gaylord
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 Eastern Upper Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Gaylord, MI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Eastern Upper Michigan. This alert, classified as severe, indicates that heavy mixed precipitation and hazardous conditions are likely to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Chippewa County: Western, Central, and Southeast Chippewa
- Mackinac County: Western and Eastern Mackinac, including Mackinac Island and Bois Blanc Island
Specific localized impacts are expected west of Interstate 75, where the heaviest snow accumulations will occur, and near Drummond Island, which is forecast to see the greatest ice accumulations.
What You Should Do
Travel could be nearly impossible during the peak of the storm. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents should also prepare for potential power outages and tree damage caused by ice and gusty winds.
Expected Conditions
- Snow and Sleet: Total accumulations are forecast between 1 and 3 feet.
- Ice Accumulation: Approximately one-quarter of an inch of ice is expected.
- Wind: Gusts are expected to reach as high as 45 mph.
- Primary Hazards: Heavy mixed precipitation and gusty winds that could bring down tree branches and impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 5:00 AM EDT Sunday, March 15, through 8:00 AM EDT Tuesday, March 17.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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