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Hazardous Weather Outlook...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
335 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-222045-
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-
335 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Periods of accumulating lake effect/enhanced snow are expected
through tonight, especially in northwest/far north-central lower
and western Chippewa County in the eastern upper peninsula. Please
see the latest Winter Weather Advisories for additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Periods of accumulating lake effect/enhanced snow are expected
to continue Thursday, and at times into through the remainder of
the week, especially in the typical snow belts of northwest lower
and eastern upper Michigan. Please see the latest Winter Weather
Advisories for additional details.

Another shot of frigid air, likely the coldest of the season, is
expected to arrive Thursday night into Friday, with the cold
expected to last through the upcoming weekend. Please see the
latest Cold Weather Advisory and Extreme Cold Watch for additional
details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the
National Weather Service. Reports may be made one of three ways:

Online:    weather.gov/gaylord
Facebook: facebook.com/nwsgaylord
Twitter: twitter.com/nwsgaylord

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

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
308 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-098-099-220815-
/O.NEW.KAPX.EC.A.0001.260123T0600Z-260124T1500Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
308 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

&&

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
259 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

MIZ016-017-021-022-099-220800-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0011.260121T2200Z-260123T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Antrim-Otsego-Charlevoix-
259 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph late tonight through
  Thursday.

* WHERE...Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Otsego Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow may
  result in significantly reduced visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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