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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
257 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-141900-
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-
257 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This evening and tonight.

A burst of snow, strong winds, and blowing snow are expected this
evening into tonight. Please see ongoing advisories or warnings for
additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A high impact winter storm across is expected across portions of Northern
Michigan later Saturday night through Monday. Significant snow
and ice accumulations are possible, along with very gusty winds.
Please see the latest Winter Storm Watch for additional detail.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated, but any reports of ice,
sleet, and/or snow are appreciated.

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

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
327 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

MIZ020-025>027-031-032-141100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford-
327 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
  accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph leading to blowing snow this evening. For the Winter Storm
  Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations between 5 and 12 inches and ice accumulations
  between one tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Locally
  higher snow and ice amounts will be possible. Winds could gust as
  high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through
  Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday
  morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
327 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

MIZ020-025>027-031-032-141100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260314T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.260315T0600Z-260317T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford-
327 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
  accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph leading to blowing snow this evening. For the Winter Storm
  Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations between 5 and 12 inches and ice accumulations
  between one tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Locally
  higher snow and ice amounts will be possible. Winds could gust as
  high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through
  Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday
  morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

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