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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
320 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-190830-
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-
320 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A wintry mix of precipitation, including snow, sleet and freezing
rain, will continue to impact portions of northern Michigan
through this evening. Please see the latest Winter Storm Warnings
and Winter Weather Advisories for additional details.

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

Another round of wintry precipitation is likely during the late
Thursday into Friday time frame.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated, but any reports of snow or
ice is appreciated.

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

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
336 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026

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/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Kalkaska-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-
336 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between a light
  glaze to up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35
  mph.

* WHERE...Iosco, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Ogemaw, and Roscommon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

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