Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 17 at 12:05AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 9:05pm
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Whiteout conditions and difficult travel. Additional snow
accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Plan on difficult travel, especially on back roads
and side roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday
morning commute.
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:
Western Chippewa; Central Chippewa; Southeast Chippewa; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac; Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island; Beaver Island and surrounding islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: