Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1029 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
MIZ020-021-025-026-031-099-181530-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260118T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0001.260118T2100Z-260120T0000Z/
Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Charlevoix-
1029 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow.
Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches through
Sunday morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible.
Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. Winds
could gust as high as 40 mph with significant blowing and drifting
snow Monday.
* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Sunday. For
the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Whiteout conditions are
possible Monday and may make travel treacherous and potentially
life-threatening. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1029 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
MIZ016-181530-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0001.260118T1800Z-260120T0000Z/
Emmet-
1029 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
6 inches possible. Considerable blowing and drifting snow expected
Monday.
* WHERE...Emmet County.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible Monday and may make
travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could
be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly
reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1029 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
MIZ027-032-181530-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0001.260118T2100Z-260120T0000Z/
Kalkaska-Wexford-
1029 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
6 inches possible. Considerable blowing and drifting snow possible
Monday.
* WHERE...Kalkaska and Wexford Counties.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible Monday and may make
travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on
slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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NSC
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
953 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
MIZ037-043-050-181100-
/O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260118T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.WS.A.0001.260118T2100Z-260120T0000Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-
Including the cities of Muskegon, Ludington, and Hart
953 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations 1 to 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy
snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches
possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Mason, Muskegon, and Oceana Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Sunday. For
the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slippery road conditions are expected tonight
as temperatures around 20 degrees combine with snow showers. There
will be a bit of a lull in the snow shower activity on Sunday, but
snow showers will once again ramp up in the afternoon and evening.
The combination of heavy lake effect snow and strong winds gusting
over 30 mph will create whiteout conditions at times, especially
Monday morning. If traveling in Western Lower Michigan the next
few days you are urged to monitor the latest forecasts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
854 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
MIZ004-005-181200-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.A.0001.260119T0500Z-260119T1800Z/
Baraga-Marquette-
Including the cities of L`Anse, Marquette, and Gwinn
854 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 2 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as
high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Baraga and Marquette Counties.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Windchills will fall into the -15F to -25F
range by Monday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
854 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
MIZ006-181200-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.A.0001.260119T0600Z-260120T0000Z/
Alger-
Including the cities of Munising and Grand Marais
854 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as
high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Alger County.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Windchills will fall into the -15F to -25F
range by Monday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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