Special Weather Statement
An area of rain is transitioning to wet, sloppy snow this
morning, particularly across the interior higher terrain of
northern Lower Michigan...and will expect this to continue to
transition to snow through the next few hours. An inch or two of
wet, sloppy snow is expected...with localized higher totals by
this evening in the M-68 corridor of northern Lower Michigan.
Roads could quickly become snow-covered and slippery. Be sure to
allow extra time for travel and extra time to slow down.
From: Feb 20, 2026 16:30
Until: Feb 20, 2026 22:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total heavy, wet snow
accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations of
around a light glaze. East winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday
morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A wintry mix will transition to wet snow this
afternoon.
From: Feb 20, 2026 08:34
Until: Feb 20, 2026 20:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total heavy, wet snow
accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations of
around a light glaze, locally higher. East winds gusting as high
as 35 mph.
* WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday
morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A wintry mix will transition to wet snow
Friday afternoon.
From: Feb 20, 2026 05:26
Until: Feb 20, 2026 17:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total heavy, wet snow
accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations up to
two tenths of an inch. East winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday
morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing drizzle tonight will transition to
accumulating wet snow Friday afternoon.
From: Feb 19, 2026 20:01
Until: Feb 20, 2026 08:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 25 below zero over
interior areas, with locally colder locations.
* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills could
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 30, 2026 08:23
Until: Jan 30, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 25 below zero over
interior areas, with locally colder locations.
* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills could
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 29, 2026 18:50
Until: Jan 30, 2026 10:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold air temperatures as low as 25 to 30 below
zero in some interior northern lower Michigan communities. Air
temperatures in lakeshore communities likely reach 0 to 15 below.
Dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero possible along
the lakeshores. Wind chills may drop as low as 35 to 40 below
across the coldest areas of interior northern lower Michigan.
* WHERE...All of Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 24, 2026 07:03
Until: Jan 24, 2026 16:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold air temperatures of 15 to 30 below zero
possible, with wind chills as low as 35 to 40 below zero possible.
* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa,
Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties, and Mackinac
Island/Bois Blanc Island.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 24, 2026 07:03
Until: Jan 24, 2026 16:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold air temperatures as low as 25 to 35 below
zero in some interior northern lower Michigan communities. Air
temperatures in lakeshore communities likely reach 0 to 15 below.
Dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero possible along
the lakeshores. Wind chills may drop as low as 35 to 45 below
across the coldest areas of interior northern lower Michigan.
* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold air temperatures and wind chills
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 24, 2026 02:31
Until: Jan 24, 2026 14:45
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold air temperatures of 15 to 30 below zero
possible, with wind chills as low as 35 to 40 below zero possible.
* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa,
Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties, and Mackinac
Island/Bois Blanc Island.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind air temperatures amd wind
chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10
minutes.
From: Jan 24, 2026 02:31
Until: Jan 24, 2026 14:45
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to three
inches.
* WHERE...Western Chippewa County.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 24, 2026 02:45
Until: Jan 24, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations around one inch or less.
* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
may reduce visibility, especially across open areas. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
From: Jan 23, 2026 19:54
Until: Jan 24, 2026 08:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below.
* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 19:56
Until: Jan 24, 2026 08:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below.
* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa,
Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties, and Mackinac
Island/Bois Blanc Island.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 19:56
Until: Jan 24, 2026 08:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one
inch.
* WHERE...Emmet County.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and low visibility. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
From: Jan 23, 2026 19:54
Until: Jan 24, 2026 08:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Lake effect snow and low visibility. Additional snow
accumulations up to 4 inches.
* WHERE...Western Chippewa County.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
may significantly reduce visibility to whiteout conditions at
times, especially across open areas. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute.
From: Jan 23, 2026 19:54
Until: Jan 24, 2026 08:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa,
Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties, and Mackinac
Island/Bois Blanc Island.
* WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 1 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 03:00
Until: Jan 23, 2026 18:00
snow squall
Lake effect snow continues.
What:
Snowfall accumulations of 15 to 30 cm. The highest amounts are most likely near Lake Superior.
Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow.
When:
Continuing through early this morning.
Additional information:
Northwesterly winds gusting up to 50 km/h will result in local blowing snow.
Lake effect snow will lift north of the area this morning as winds become westerly.
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Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 20, 2026 07:49
Until: Jan 20, 2026 19:00
snow squall
Snow squalls are no longer expected.
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From: Dec 04, 2025 15:54
Until: Jan 20, 2026 16:11
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa,
Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 20, 2026 08:55
Until: Jan 20, 2026 16:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 22 below expected.
* WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 20, 2026 08:55
Until: Jan 20, 2026 16:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 16 below.
* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 20, 2026 08:55
Until: Jan 20, 2026 16:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
3 inches.
* WHERE...Western Chippewa County.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 20, 2026 08:53
Until: Jan 20, 2026 15:00
snow squall
Lake effect snow tonight through Tuesday morning.
What:
Snowfall accumulations of 15 to 30 cm. The highest amounts are most likely near Lake Superior.
Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow.
When:
This evening through Tuesday morning.
Additional information:
Northwesterly winds gusting up to 50 km/h will result in local blowing snow.
Lake effect snow will lift north of the area Tuesday morning as winds become westerly.
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Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 19, 2026 21:02
Until: Jan 20, 2026 13:02
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one
inch.
* WHERE...Cheboygan, Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda, and Presque Isle
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 20, 2026 04:24
Until: Jan 20, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
2 inches.
* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 20, 2026 04:24
Until: Jan 20, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
5 inches.
* WHERE...Western Chippewa County.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 20, 2026 04:24
Until: Jan 20, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two
inches. Locally higher amounts possible
* WHERE...Central Chippewa County.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 20, 2026 04:24
Until: Jan 20, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...HIGH IMPACT WINTER WEATHER EVENT STARTS TONIGHT...
.A period of lake enhanced and lake effect snow...along with
considerable blowing and drifting snow...will start this evening and
continue into Monday night. Strongest winds are expected to develop
Monday morning.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5
inches along with blowing and drifting snow Monday.
* WHERE...Cheboygan, Crawford, and Roscommon Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 18, 2026 20:14
Until: Jan 19, 2026 08:15
Winter Storm Warning
...HIGH IMPACT WINTER WEATHER EVENT STARTS TONIGHT...
.A period of lake enhanced and lake effect snow...along with
considerable blowing and drifting snow...will start this evening and
continue into Monday night. Strongest winds are expected to develop
Monday morning.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
10 inches. Winds gusting 30 to 40 mph Monday will result in
significant blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 18, 2026 20:14
Until: Jan 19, 2026 08:15
Winter Weather Advisory
...HIGH IMPACT WINTER WEATHER EVENT STARTS TONIGHT...
.A period of lake enhanced and lake effect snow...along with
considerable blowing and drifting snow...will start this evening and
continue into Monday night. Strongest winds are expected to develop
Monday morning.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 10
inches with the highest snow totals across western Chippewa county.
* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac
Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 18, 2026 20:14
Until: Jan 19, 2026 08:15
Winter Weather Advisory
...WIDESPREAD ACCUMULATING SNOW TONIGHT TAPERING TO SOME FREEZING
DRIZZLE MONDAY MORNING...
.A quick hitting but widespread snowfall is expected across northern
Michigan tonight. Snow will taper off Monday morning but periods of
freezing drizzle through midday may leave behind a light coating of
ice.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 7 inches north of M-72 and from 3 to 5 inches south.
Ice accumulations around a light glaze Monday morning.
* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 04, 2026 20:19
Until: Jan 05, 2026 08:30
Winter Weather Advisory
...WIDESPREAD ACCUMULATING SNOW TONIGHT TAPERING TO SOME FREEZING
DRIZZLE MONDAY MORNING...
.A quick hitting but widespread snowfall is expected across northern
Michigan tonight. Snow will taper off Monday morning but periods of
freezing drizzle through midday may leave behind a light coating of
ice.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 8 inches through daybreak Monday. Ice accumulations
around a light glaze Monday morning.
* WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 04, 2026 20:19
Until: Jan 05, 2026 08:30
Winter Weather Advisory
...WIDESPREAD ACCUMULATING SNOW TONIGHT TAPERING TO SOME FREEZING
DRIZZLE MONDAY MORNING...
.A quick hitting but widespread snowfall is expected across northern
Michigan tonight. Snow will taper off Monday morning but periods of
freezing drizzle through midday may leave behind a light coating of
ice.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 7 inches for areas north of M-72...and 2 to 5 inches
south. Ice accumulations around a light glaze Monday morning.
* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 04, 2026 20:19
Until: Jan 05, 2026 08:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3
and 6 inches through tonight.
* WHERE...Central Chippewa and Western Chippewa Counties.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 04, 2026 03:40
Until: Jan 04, 2026 10:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4
and 8 inches this afternoon through tonight.
* WHERE...Central Chippewa and Western Chippewa Counties.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 03, 2026 20:14
Until: Jan 04, 2026 09:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches.
Localized amounts of 6 inches or more possible near Sault Ste.
Marie. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Central Chippewa and Western Chippewa Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Quick drops in visibility under heavy lake effect snow
bands and accumulating snow on roads may result in continued
hazardous travel. Gusty winds may lead to patchy blowing snow
across open areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Thursday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 01, 2026 08:02
Until: Jan 01, 2026 20:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional localized snow accumulations up to two
inches, highest along US-23 from north of Alpena to Rogers City.
Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.
* WHERE...Alpena and Presque Isle Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and drifting
snow will lead to times of white out conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the New Years Eve and Day commutes.
From: Jan 01, 2026 02:56
Until: Jan 01, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.
* WHERE...Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, and Western Mackinac
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Blowing and drifting snow will
lead to pockets of significantly reduced visibility. Plan on
slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact
the New Years Eve and Day commutes.
From: Jan 01, 2026 02:56
Until: Jan 01, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds
gusting as high as 30 mph.
* WHERE...Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the New Years Eve and Day commutes.
From: Jan 01, 2026 02:56
Until: Jan 01, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high
as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Central Chippewa and Western Chippewa Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Blowing and drifting snow will
lead to time of white out conditions. Travel could be difficult at
times. The hazardous conditions will impact commutes from this
evening through New Year's Day.
From: Jan 01, 2026 02:56
Until: Jan 01, 2026 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches,
highest amounts along US HWY 23 from Alpena to Rogers City. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Alpena and Presque Isle Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and drifting
snow will lead to time of white out conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the New Years Eve and Day commutes.
From: Dec 31, 2025 20:50
Until: Jan 01, 2026 09:00
