Winter Storm Warning

Locations Affected

Baie de Wasai, MI ∙ Chippewa Intl Airport, MI ∙ Eckerman, MI ∙ Barbeau, MI ∙ Kinross, MI ∙ Munuscong Lake, MI ∙ Paradise, MI ∙ Sault Sainte Marie, MI ∙ Brimley, MI ∙ Sugar Island, MI

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1054 PM EST Fri Dec 12 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Central Chippewa and Western Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. 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.

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