Hazard Report Provided By forecast.weather.gov

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
343 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-171900-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
343 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

A high impact winter storm will continue across portions of Northern
Michigan tonight with snow, wind, and potential blizzard
conditions in spots. Impacts will start to lessen after midnight.
Please see the latest Winter Weather Headlines for additional
details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation continues across northern Michigan.
Snowfall and icing reports are greatly appreciated.

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
148 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

MIZ025-031-170600-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Benzie-Manistee-
148 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday
  morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hazard Report Provided By forecast.weather.gov