Winter Weather Advisory

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...LAKE EFFECT SNOW TODAY AND TONIGHT...
.Lake effect activity is currently blossoming across the region, eventually transitioning to all snow by daybreak. Frequent squalls will be possible through the day today. This can bring about potential for rapidly changing travel conditions across the region. Quick onsets of dropping visibilities can be hazardous to travelers.
Thoroughfares most impacted will be M-28 west of Brimley, M-123, I-75 across portions of eastern upper Michigan and between Frederic and St. Helen in northern lower Michigan, US 131 from Boyne City to Fife Lake, M-72 from Grayling to Kalkaska, and US 23 from Rogers City to Alpena. Please take proper winter precautions if traveling today, and remember to keep it slow in ice and snow!.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 231 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW TODAY AND TONIGHT... .Lake effect activity is currently blossoming across the region, eventually transitioning to all snow by daybreak. Frequent squalls will be possible through the day today. This can bring about potential for rapidly changing travel conditions across the region. Quick onsets of dropping visibilities can be hazardous to travelers. Thoroughfares most impacted will be M-28 west of Brimley, M-123, I-75 across portions of eastern upper Michigan and between Frederic and St. Helen in northern lower Michigan, US 131 from Boyne City to Fife Lake, M-72 from Grayling to Kalkaska, and US 23 from Rogers City to Alpena. Please take proper winter precautions if traveling today, and remember to keep it slow in ice and snow!. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches across northern / eastern Presque Isle and Alpena counties. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Alpena and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Combination of accumulating snow on roads and quick drops in visibility due to strong winds and falling snow will lead to localized hazardous travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.