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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
254 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAY...

.Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create
dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan
Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions
are expected Wednesday evening into Thursday morning with continued
heavy lake effect across parts of the area through Friday.

MIZ026-032-270000-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WS.W.0011.251126T2100Z-251127T1800Z/
Grand Traverse-Wexford-
254 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1
PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
  8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Grand Traverse and Wexford Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in
  visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of heaviest
  snow and winds, most likely Wednesday evening into Thursday
  morning. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow covered
  roads will make for dangerous travel at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ020-025-031-270000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0011.251126T2100Z-251127T1200Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-
254 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 2 and 5 inches. Lesser amounts along the immediate
  lakeshore. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Benzie, Leelanau, and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in
  visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of heaviest
  snow and winds, most likely Wednesday evening into Thursday
  morning. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow covered
  roads will make for dangerous travel at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ021-027-270000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0011.251127T0000Z-251129T0000Z/
Antrim-Kalkaska-
254 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total
  snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Localized totals over
  18 inches are possible in Kalkaska county. Lower snow totals of 6
  to 10 inches possible across far western Antrim county. Winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Antrim and Kalkaska Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to significant
  drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of
  heaviest snow and winds, most likely Wednesday evening into
  Thursday morning. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow
  covered roads will make for dangerous travel at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ022-028-033-034-099-270000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0011.251127T0000Z-251129T0000Z/
Otsego-Crawford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Charlevoix-
254 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total
  snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Locally higher amounts
  possible, especially across northern Roscommon and western
  Crawford counties. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Charlevoix, Crawford, Missaukee, Otsego, and Roscommon
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to significant
  drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of
  heaviest snow and winds, most likely Wednesday evening into
  Thursday morning. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow
  covered roads will make for dangerous travel at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ086-087-095-096-270000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0011.251127T0000Z-251129T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern
Mackinac-
254 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total
  snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high
  as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to significant
  drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of
  heaviest snow and winds, most likely Wednesday evening into
  Thursday morning. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow
  covered roads will make for dangerous travel at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-024-270000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0036.251127T0000Z-251129T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Alpena-
254 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Locally higher amounts
  possible near the lakeshore of Presque Isle county. Winds gusting
  as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Alpena, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in
  visibility at times, making for hazardous travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

MIZ023-029-035-270000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0036.251127T0000Z-251129T0000Z/
Montmorency-Oscoda-Ogemaw-
254 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
  2 and 5 inches with localized higher amounts possible. Winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Montmorency, Ogemaw, and Oscoda Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in
  visibility at times, making for hazardous travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

MIZ088-270000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0036.251127T0500Z-251129T0000Z/
Southeast Chippewa-
254 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
  2 and 4 inches west of Drummond Island. Winds gusting as high as
  40 mph.

* WHERE...Southeast Chippewa County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in
  visibility at times, making for hazardous travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

JLD