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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
255 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-100800-
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-
255 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Rain and snowmelt today will likely lead to ponding on roadways,
with winds gusting around 50 mph at times and cooling
temperatures this afternoon. Please see the latest Wind Advisory
for additional details. Freezing temperatures may refreeze
water on roadways leading to potential travel difficulties late this
evening into Saturday morning.

Ice jams on area rivers may result in localized flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Accumulating snow potential continues to increase across all of
northern Michigan Saturday into Saturday night. Uncertainty still
remains significant with regards to exact snowfall totals.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
940 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

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Emmet-Cheboygan-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-
Kalkaska-Crawford-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Northport,
Mancelona, Gaylord, Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling,
and Charlevoix
940 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

...Transition to wet snow this morning...

As colder temperatures arrive across northern Michigan this
morning, a transition from rain to wet snow is expected. Snow
could fall locally heavy at times through the morning hours.
While snow accumulation is expected to be minimal, generally under
an inch, pockets of reduced visibilities and slick roads are
possible. Snow will diminish from west to east early this
afternoon.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
138 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

MIZ016>018-020>030-086>088-095>099-091845-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.260109T1400Z-260110T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western
Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
138 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts around 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

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NSC

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