Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Lower Michigan; Up to 14 Inches 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 several counties in Northern Lower Michigan, forecasting heavy snow, ice accumulation, and dangerous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Lower 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 Northern Lower Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Gaylord, MI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy mixed precipitation. The warning is effective starting at 2:00 AM EDT on Sunday, March 15, and remains in place until 8:00 PM EDT on Monday, March 16.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a significant portion of Northern Lower Michigan, specifically including the following counties:
- Emmet
- Cheboygan
- Presque Isle
- Leelanau
- Antrim
- Otsego
- Charlevoix
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Be prepared for potential power outages and tree damage due to ice accumulation and gusty winds. Travel could be nearly impossible during the peak of the storm.
Expected Conditions
The region is expected to see heavy mixed precipitation. Specific forecasts include:
- Snow and Sleet Accumulations: Between 6 and 14 inches.
- Ice Accumulations: Between one-tenth and one-half of an inch.
- Wind Speeds: Gusts as high as 45 mph.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 2:00 AM EDT on Sunday, March 15. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist through the Monday morning and evening commutes, with the alert officially ending at 8:00 PM EDT on Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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