Winter Storm Watch Michigan | Effective 04/02/2026 23:26

* WHAT...Heavy freezing rain leading to ice accumulations is possible. Ice accumulations between one tenth and three tenths of an inch possible. Winds could gust up to 25 to 30 mph from the east. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mixed precipitation could be seen during the onset early Saturday morning, but will likely transition to mostly freezing rain after sunrise as waves of moderate precipitation move in. Temperatures could remain below freezing for the majority of the precipitation. Temperatures will briefly warm into the mid 30s Sunday evening, before falling below freezing early Sunday morning.