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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
322 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

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-
322 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A flash freeze is possible tonight as temperatures plummet below
freezing. The combination of icy roads, in addition to falling and
blowing snow, will lead to hazardous driving conditions later
tonight. See the latest Winter Weather Advisories for additional
details.

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

Impactful snow and strong winds will continue on Friday across the
snowbelts of northern lower and eastern upper Michigan. See the latest
Winter Weather Advisories 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 - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
143 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

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/O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0047.251219T0300Z-251219T2100Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-
Kalkaska-Crawford-Manistee-Wexford-Charlevoix-
143 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5
  inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high
  as 45 mph leading to blowing and drifting snow.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Rapidly falling temperatures later tonight will lead to
  icy road conditions. Gusty winds combined with falling snow will
  result in very poor visibilities at times tonight into Friday.
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause isolated
  power outages. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday
  morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

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