Winter Storm Warning Issued for Mackinac and Southeast Chippewa Counties Through Friday Evening
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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 parts of Upper Michigan, forecasting up to 10 inches of snow and 45 mph wind gusts through Friday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- 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 Upper Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Gaylord, MI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Upper Michigan. This alert is currently in effect and follows a period of heavy snow and blowing snow across the region. Additionally, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for a subsequent weather system expected later this weekend.
Affected Areas
The warning and watch impact the following geographic regions:
- Southeast Chippewa County
- Western Mackinac County
- Eastern Mackinac County
- Mackinac Island and Bois Blanc Island
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid travel if possible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates as conditions evolve. Hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Expected Conditions
For the current Winter Storm Warning:
- Snowfall: Accumulations between 6 and 10 inches.
- Wind: Gusts as high as 45 mph, causing blowing snow.
- Visibility: May drop below 1/4 mile at times.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult; gusty winds may bring down tree branches.
For the upcoming Winter Storm Watch:
- Precipitation: Heavy mixed precipitation possible.
- Snowfall: Potential accumulations between one and three feet.
- Ice: A light glaze of ice accumulation is possible.
- Wind: Gusts up to 45 mph.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: Effective until 8:00 PM EDT Friday evening.
- Winter Storm Watch: Effective from late Saturday night through Tuesday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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