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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
324 PM EST Tue Nov 25 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 late
Wednesday 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.

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Antrim-Kalkaska-
324 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total
  snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Localized totals over
  14 inches are possible across southern Antrim and Kalkaska
  counties. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Antrim and Kalkaska Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

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Otsego-Crawford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Charlevoix-
324 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total
  snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts
  possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

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Grand Traverse-Wexford-
324 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total
  snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches by Thursday morning.
  Additional snowfall expected after Thursday morning. Winds gusting
  as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Grand Traverse and Wexford Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

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Western Chippewa-Western Mackinac-
324 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total
  snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Locally higher amounts
  possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

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Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-
324 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY 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 Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

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Central Chippewa-Eastern Mackinac-
324 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total
  snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Locally higher amounts
  possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Thursday morning and evening 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-Alpena-
324 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY 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 Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

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Montmorency-Oscoda-Ogemaw-
324 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

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Southeast Chippewa-
324 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT
TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeast Chippewa County.

* WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night 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.

&&

$$

DJC