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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
257 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-141900-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
257 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.

.DAY ONE...This evening and tonight.

A burst of snow, strong winds, and blowing snow are expected this
evening into tonight. Please see ongoing advisories or warnings for
additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A high impact winter storm across is expected across portions of Northern
Michigan later Saturday night through Monday. Significant snow
and ice accumulations are possible, along with very gusty winds.
Please see the latest Winter Storm Watch for additional detail.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated, but any reports of ice,
sleet, and/or snow are appreciated.

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
327 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

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/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Beaver Island and surrounding
islands-
327 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, snow. Additional snow
  accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
  mph leading to significant blowing snow this evening. For the
  Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
  and sleet accumulations between one and two feet and ice
  accumulations between one tenth to one quarter of an inch
  possible. Locally higher snow and ice amounts will be possible.
  Highest snow amounts will be north of M-68 and highest icing south
  of M-68. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan,
  Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For
  the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 on this situation.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
327 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

MIZ016>018-098-141100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Beaver Island and surrounding
islands-
327 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, snow. Additional snow
  accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
  mph leading to significant blowing snow this evening. For the
  Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
  and sleet accumulations between one and two feet and ice
  accumulations between one tenth to one quarter of an inch
  possible. Locally higher snow and ice amounts will be possible.
  Highest snow amounts will be north of M-68 and highest icing south
  of M-68. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan,
  Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For
  the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 on this situation.

&&

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