WWUS43 KAPX 042046 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 346 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 MIZ016-017-087-088-096-097-050000- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241205T0000Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- 346 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Times of mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze in some spots. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact this evenings. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ020>022-025>028-031>034-098-099-050700- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/ Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford- Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix- 346 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation will change to mostly snow within the next few hours. Heavy snow likely at times with frontal passages. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 to 35 mph will lead to blowing snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MIZ086-095-050700- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/ Western Chippewa-Western Mackinac- 346 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to blowing snow. * WHERE...Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ041-050700- /O.EXB.KAPX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-241205T1200Z/ Gladwin- 346 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation will change to mostly snow in the next few hours. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches this evening and tonight. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to blowing snow. * WHERE...Gladwin County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MIZ018-023-024-029-030-035-050700- /O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-241205T1200Z/ Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Oscoda-Alcona-Ogemaw- 346 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation will change to mostly snow in the next few hours. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches this evening and tonight. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to blowing snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ ELD