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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
326 PM EDT Tue Mar 10 2026

...MESSY WINTER SYSTEM TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.A strong storm system will move into the area tonight, exiting the
area Wednesday. Several inches of wet, heavy snow is expected across
parts of the eastern UP, with a mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing
rain from the Mackinac Bridge to approximately M-72, with a greater
potential for significant freezing rain accumulations from Roscommon
to Alpena and Harrisville, including some areas hard-hit by the
March 2025 Ice Storm.

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Alpena-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Roscommon-Ogemaw-
326 PM EDT Tue Mar 10 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one
  tenth and four tenths of an inch. East to northeast winds gusting
  as high as 25-35mph tonight.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice
  and gusty winds. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute...and could
  linger into the Wednesday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is still potential for sleet to mix in.
  If more sleet mixes in than expected, ice accumulations will be
  less than current expectations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

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Western Chippewa-
326 PM EDT Tue Mar 10 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
  5 and 8 inches.

* WHERE...Western Chippewa County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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 could impact the
  Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

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Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
326 PM EDT Tue Mar 10 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
  accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations up to
  one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern
Mackinac-
326 PM EDT Tue Mar 10 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
  accumulations between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around
  a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa,
  and Western Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
326 PM EDT Tue Mar 10 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around a
  quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
  Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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Iosco-
326 PM EDT Tue Mar 10 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
  to one inch and ice accumulations around a quarter of an inch.

* WHERE...Iosco County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
  Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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Gladwin-Arenac-
326 PM EDT Tue Mar 10 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
  to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Arenac and Gladwin Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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