Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 9:45AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 6:45am
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow and blowing snow.
Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed
precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between one and
two feet and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible.
Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, and Western Mackinac
Counties, and Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For
the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Tuesday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. 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.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Southeast Chippewa; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac; Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: