< Blizzard Warning Michigan | Effective 03/16/2026 06:48

Blizzard Warning Michigan | Effective 03/16/2026 06:48

Headline: 
Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 9:48AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Blizzard Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 6:48am
Expires: 
March 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Leelanau County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Recent heavy snowfall will make travel very difficult, if not impossible on some back roads and secondary roadways. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through Monday evening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Instruction: 
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
Area Description: 
Leelanau
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI