Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 5 Miles SW Lake Leelanau MI

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
402 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

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Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
402 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Lake effect snow showers and gusty winds will linger through the
early morning hours, then taper off. See ongoing Winter Weather
Advisory and Winter Storm Warning for details.

Bitterly cold wind chills continue this morning. See ongoing Cold
Weather Advisory for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Accumulating lake enhanced snow along the northwest Lower Michigan
shoreline counties likely early Wednesday.

Coldest air of the season expected to move into northern Michigan
Thursday night into Friday...with the cold expected to last
through the weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the
National Weather Service. Reports may be made one of three ways:

Online:    weather.gov/gaylord
Facebook: facebook.com/nwsgaylord
Twitter: twitter.com/nwsgaylord

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

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Cold Weather Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
355 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

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/O.CON.KAPX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T1600Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Montmorency-Alpena-
Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Gladwin-Arenac-Beaver Island and
surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
355 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

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Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
353 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

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/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/
Emmet-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Manistee-Wexford-Charlevoix-
353 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
  one inch.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

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