Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 11 at 2:31PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 11:31am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
...ANOTHER SNOWY SYSTEM THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...
.Another quick-hitting system will bring several inches of snowfall
to the region Thursday night into Friday. Current expectations will
focus highest totals across the eastern UP and perhaps as far south
as the Tip of the Mitt region. Strong winds will accompany this
system as well, resulting in hazardous travel conditions,
particularly for the Friday morning commute.
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to two inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy
snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 11 inches
possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Western Chippewa County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout to near-blizzard conditions are possible
Thursday night into Friday and may make travel treacherous and
potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The
strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines
and could cause sporadic power outages.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Area Description:
Western Chippewa
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: