Winter Storm Warning Issued for Presque Isle County; Heavy Snow and High Winds 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 Presque Isle County, forecasting heavy snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph making travel nearly impossible.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Presque Isle County, 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 Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Gaylord, MI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Presque Isle County. This warning is in effect until 2:00 AM EDT Saturday, March 14. Additionally, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the same area starting late Saturday night and continuing through Monday evening.
Affected Areas
This alert specifically affects Presque Isle County in Michigan.
What You Should Do
Travel is expected to 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 continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this evolving situation.
Expected Conditions
Winter Storm Warning (Current):
- Snowfall: Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches.
- Wind: Gusts as high as 40 mph.
- Visibility: May drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
- Impacts: Hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Friday evening commute.
Winter Storm Watch (Late Saturday - Monday):
- Precipitation: Heavy mixed precipitation possible.
- Snowfall: Total accumulations could exceed one foot.
- Ice: Accumulations over a quarter of an inch are possible.
- Wind: Gusts as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Power outages and tree damage are likely due to ice accumulation. The Monday morning commute will likely be impacted.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: Effective immediately through 2:00 AM EDT Saturday, March 14.
- Winter Storm Watch: Effective from late Saturday night through Monday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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