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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
624 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAY...

.Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will continue today,
resulting in dangerous travel at times across parts of northern
Michigan through Friday. Localized dangerous travel will be possible
under heavy lake effect snow bands for most of the day today,
especially across stretches of US-131 and I-75.

MIZ021>023-027>029-033>035-099-272330-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-251129T0000Z/
Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Missaukee-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Charlevoix-
624 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Additional snow amounts of
  12 to 18"+ for parts of Antrim, Kalkaska, and Crawford counties.
  For other areas in and adjacent to the typical northwest lower
  snowbelts, additional snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches.
  Lesser totals between 2 and 5 inches across eastern portions of
  Montmorency, Oscoda, and Ogemaw counties. Winds gusting as high as
  40 mph.

* WHERE...Antrim, Cheboygan, Otsego, Crawford, Kalkaska, Wexford,
  Missaukee, Roscommon, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Montmorency counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to significant
  drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are possible at times of
  heaviest snow and winds. Combination of visibility restrictions
  and snow covered roads will make for hazardous travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
620 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

MIZ016>018-020>029-031>035-086>088-095>099-271500-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251127T1500Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Manistee-
Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Western Chippewa-Central
Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-Beaver Island and surrounding
islands-Charlevoix-
620 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

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APX

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
533 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-281045-
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-
533 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A high impact lake effect snow event will continue today and
tonight. High snowfall amounts and strong wind gusts will lead to
significant drops in visibility, blowing and drifting snow, and
dangerous holiday travel at times. Please see the latest winter
storm warnings, winter weather advisories, and wind advisories for
more details.

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

A high impact lake effect snow event will continue across
northwest lower and eastern upper Michigan Thanksgiving day
through Friday. High snowfall amounts and strong wind gusts will
lead to significant drops in visibility, blowing and drifting
snow, and localized dangerous holiday travel. Please see the
latest winter storm warnings, winter weather advisories, and wind
advisories for more details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter reports of snowfall amounts and conditions are
encouraged.

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

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