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5 of 107Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inch...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, East...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Chippewa and W...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Mackinac, Sout...
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of East...
Past Weather Alerts for Mackinac Island
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust 25 to 35 mph from the east. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is expected to start as snow early Thursday morning and continue through midday before transitioning to more sleet and freezing rain during the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to warm above freezing by Thursday evening.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties, and Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island and Beaver Island and surrounding islands. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Period of strongest wind gusts expected between 7pm and 10pm. Winds could gust higher than 50mph during this timeframe.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Chippewa and Western Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected between 7pm and 10pm.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties, and Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island and Beaver Island and surrounding islands. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected between 7pm and 10pm.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Accumulating snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow with blowing and drifting snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly for the US-2 corridor west of the Mackinac Bridge. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow with blowing and drifting snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to midnight EST Tuesday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, particularly for the US-2 corridor west of the Mackinac Bridge. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery and snow-covered roads.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2 inches across most of Mackinac and Chippewa counties. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches near Whitefish Point and Sault Ste. Marie. Additional ice accumulations around a light glaze following the conclusion of snowfall later this afternoon into the evening. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact commutes through Thursday morning.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of less than an inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Alpena, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads will become slick and hazardous due to the wet snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact commutes through this evening.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches and ice accumulations ranging from a light glaze to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Alpena, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads will become slick and hazardous due to the wet snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact commutes through this evening.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Locally higher snow amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact commutes through this evening.
snowfall
Significant snowfall beginning early this morning. What: Snowfall amounts near 20 cm. Reduced visibility due to local blowing snow with winds gusting up to 60 km/h. When: Beginning early this morning and ending late overnight. Additional information: A low pressure system is expected to bring snow to the area. Strong easterly winds gusting up to 60 km/h are expected to cause a reduction in visibility due to blowing snow. The northern edge of the snow boundary is very sharp. If the system tracks south snowfall amounts could be greatly affected. ### Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Road closures are possible. 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.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 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. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. Air temperatures between 10 below and 15 below. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties, and Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest period will be late tonight into very early Thursday.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. Air temperatures between 10 below and 15 below. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest period will be late tonight into very early Thursday.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches, particularly in the vicinity of Paradise, Whitefish Point, and Tahquamenon Falls. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will remain slick and hazardous.
snow squall
Snow squalls expected today and tonight. What: Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Local snowfall amounts near 10 cm. When: This afternoon through tonight. Additional information: Snow squalls will shift west of the region later this afternoon before returning again this evening. The main concern will be low visibilities in snow and blowing snow. The bulk of the accumulation is expected to occur for areas near the Lake Superior shore. Snow squalls will ease Wednesday morning. ### Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. 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.
snow squall
### Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. 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.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, highest near Paradise and Whitefish Point. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
snow squall
Snow squalls expected today and tonight. What: Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Local snowfall amounts near 10 cm. When: This morning through tonight. Additional information: Snow squalls are expected to move into the region this morning. Snow squalls may shift west of the region this afternoon before returning again this evening. The main concern will be low visibilities in snow and blowing snow. The bulk of the accumulation is expected to occur for areas near the Lake Superior shore. Snow squalls will ease overnight into Wednesday morning. ### Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. 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.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibilities into tonight.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely be slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibilities through the day.
snow squall
Snow squalls off Lake Superior expected Tuesday. What: Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow. Local snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm. When: Beginning Tuesday morning and ending Tuesday afternoon. Additional information: Lake effect snow squalls are expected to impact the region beginning Tuesday morning. The main concern will be low visibilities due the intense snowfall rates and localized blowing snow. The bulk of the accumulation is expected to occur for areas near the Lake Superior shore. The snow squalls will clear the area from north to south Tuesday afternoon. The snow squalls may return Tuesday evening mainly impacting areas near the Lake Superior shore. ### Travel may be hazardous. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Special Weather Statement
The combination of light lake effect snow showers and blowing snow are resulting in pockets of significantly reduced visibility across parts of northwest and north-central lower Michigan. Motorists are urged to use caution if traveling. Give yourself extra time to reach your destination, leave plenty of distance between you and the car in front of you, and remember to take it slow in ice and snow!
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. ### 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.
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. ### 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.