Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 11 at 2:31PM EDT until March 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
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 Weather Advisory, 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 35 mph.
* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa,
and Western Mackinac Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, 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 and
may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening
Thursday night into Friday. Travel could be very difficult.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep
an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.
Area Description:
Central Chippewa; Southeast Chippewa; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI