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Winter Weather

Ice Storm Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Montmorency; Alpena; Kalkaska; Crawford; Oscoda; Alcona; Wexford; Missaukee; Roscommon

Ice Storm Warning issued March 16 at 3:24AM EDT until March 16 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

  • WHAT…Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch.

  • WHERE…A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

  • WHEN…Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

  • IMPACTS…Extensive damage and power outages are being reported across many areas inside of the warning. Long duration power outages are possible across the areas of heaviest icing.

What to do: Only travel if absolutely necessary. Extensive icing and related damage will make any travel very difficult, if not impossible due to impassible roadways from damage.

Source: NWS Gaylord MI

Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Emmet; Cheboygan; Charlevoix

Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 3:24AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

  • WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

  • WHERE…Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties.

  • WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

  • IMPACTS…Recent heavy snowfall will make travel very difficult, if not impossible on some back roads and secondary roadways. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through Monday evening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Source: NWS Gaylord MI

Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Western Chippewa; Central Chippewa; Southeast Chippewa; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac; Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island; Beaver Island and surrounding islands

Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 3:24AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

  • WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Localized amounts of 12" additional snowfall is possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

  • WHERE…Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

  • WHEN…Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

  • IMPACTS…Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially on back roads and secondary roadways. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through the evening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Source: NWS Gaylord MI

Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Leelanau

Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 3:24AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

  • WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

  • WHERE…Leelanau County.

  • WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

  • IMPACTS…Recent heavy snowfall will make travel very difficult, if not impossible on some back roads and secondary roadways. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through Monday evening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Source: NWS Gaylord MI

Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Keweenaw; Houghton

Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 1:45AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

  • WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

  • WHERE…Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties.

  • WHEN…Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

  • IMPACTS…Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. The strong winds may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.

What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Source: NWS Marquette MI

Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Baraga; Marquette

Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 1:45AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

  • WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

  • WHERE…Baraga and Marquette Counties.

  • WHEN…Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

  • IMPACTS…Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. The strong winds may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Additional snow totals of a half foot or less expected for northeast Baraga County.

What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Source: NWS Marquette MI

Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Ontonagon; Gogebic; Southern Houghton

Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 1:45AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

  • WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

  • WHERE…Gogebic, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties.

  • WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening.

  • IMPACTS…Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. The strong winds may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Additional snow totals of 4 inches or less expected along the shores of Lake Superior.

What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Source: NWS Marquette MI

Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Iron; Dickinson; Menominee

Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 1:45AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

  • WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

  • WHERE…Dickinson, Iron, and Menominee Counties.

  • WHEN…Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

  • IMPACTS…Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. The strong winds may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.

What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Source: NWS Marquette MI

Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Alger; Luce; Delta; Southern Schoolcraft; Northern Schoolcraft

Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 1:45AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

  • WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

  • WHERE…Alger, Delta, Luce, Northern Schoolcraft, and Southern Schoolcraft Counties.

  • WHEN…Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

  • IMPACTS…Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. The strong winds may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.

What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Source: NWS Marquette MI

Winter Storm Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Presque Isle; Antrim; Otsego; Grand Traverse

Winter Storm Warning issued March 16 at 3:24AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

  • WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

  • WHERE…Antrim, Grand Traverse, Otsego, and Presque Isle Counties.

  • WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

  • IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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

Source: NWS Gaylord MI

Flooding

Flood Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 1:15 AM GMT+4

Areas affected: Clinton, MI

Flood Warning issued March 15 at 3:07PM EDT until March 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan…

Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.

.Additional rainfall is expected this evening which will keep the Maple River at or above flood stage for a few more days.

  • WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

  • WHERE…Maple River at Maple Rapids.

  • WHEN…Until Thursday morning.

  • IMPACTS…At 9.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of County Line Road and a home along County Line Road.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

  • At 2:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 9.1 feet.
  • Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
  • Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:15 PM EDT Sunday was 9.2 feet.
  • Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday evening and continue fa…

What to do: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Source: NWS Grand Rapids MI

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