Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Lower Michigan; Up to 14 Inches of Snow and Ice Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Gaylord, MI, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy mixed precipitation. The warning is effective starting at 2:00 AM EDT on Sunday, March 15, and remains in place until 8:00 PM EDT on Monday, March 16.

Affected Areas

The warning covers a significant portion of Northern Lower Michigan, specifically including the following counties:

• Emmet
• Cheboygan
• Presque Isle
• Leelanau
• Antrim
• Otsego
• Charlevoix

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Be prepared for potential power outages and tree damage due to ice accumulation and gusty winds. Travel could be nearly impossible during the peak of the storm.

Expected Conditions

The region is expected to see heavy mixed precipitation. Specific forecasts include:

• Snow and Sleet Accumulations: Between 6 and 14 inches.
• Ice Accumulations: Between one-tenth and one-half of an inch.
• Wind Speeds: Gusts as high as 45 mph.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning begins at 2:00 AM EDT on Sunday, March 15. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist through the Monday morning and evening commutes, with the alert officially ending at 8:00 PM EDT on Monday, March 16.