Winter Storm Warning and Watch Issued for Western Chippewa County; Up to Two Feet of Snow Possible

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Gaylord, MI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Western Chippewa County. This is followed by a Winter Storm Watch that remains in effect for the same region through early next week. The alert level is classified as severe with high certainty of impact.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic region affected is Western Chippewa County in Michigan (MIZ086).

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to avoid travel if possible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates as conditions evolve.

Expected Conditions

During the current Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow is expected with additional accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds are forecast to gust as high as 40 mph.

For the subsequent Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow is possible with total accumulations potentially reaching between one and two feet. Wind gusts during this period could reach as high as 50 mph. These conditions are expected to cause visibilities to drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Strong winds may also result in tree damage.

Timeline

• Winter Storm Warning: Effective immediately until 2:00 AM EDT Saturday.
• Winter Storm Watch: Effective from late Saturday night through Tuesday morning.
• Commute Impacts: Hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes.