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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

MIZ016>018-023-024-182045-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260219T0300Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-
336 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 4 and 7 inches and ice accumulations up to
  one tenth of an inch. Locally higher snow amounts possible. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph. Highest snow amounts will be near the
  Lake Huron shoreline.

* WHERE...Alpena, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, and Presque Isle
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads will become slick and hazardous due to the wet
  snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of freezing drizzle is likely this
  afternoon and evening after the main batch of wet snowfall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

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