Ice Storm Warning Issued for Northern Lower Michigan

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Gaylord, MI, has issued an Ice Storm Warning for portions of Northern Lower Michigan. The alert indicates that significant icing is likely as a strong storm system moves through the region starting tonight.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following counties in Northern Lower Michigan:

• Alpena
• Crawford
• Oscoda
• Alcona
• Roscommon
• Ogemaw

Forecasters note a greater potential for significant freezing rain accumulations from Roscommon to Alpena and Harrisville, including some areas previously impacted by the March 2025 Ice Storm.

Expected Conditions

Residents should prepare for significant icing with ice accumulations between one-tenth and four-tenths of an inch. Total snow and sleet accumulations of up to one inch are also possible. Additionally, east to northeast winds are expected to gust between 25 and 35 mph tonight.

The combination of ice and gusty winds is likely to cause power outages and tree damage. Travel may become nearly impossible, specifically impacting the Wednesday morning commute and potentially lingering into the Wednesday evening commute.

Timeline

The Ice Storm Warning is effective from 8:00 PM EDT this evening, March 10, through 8:00 PM EDT Wednesday, March 11.

What You Should Do

Travel is strongly discouraged by local authorities. If travel is unavoidable, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle for emergencies. Residents should prepare for possible power outages. Do not touch downed power lines and report any outages to your local electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.