Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Michigan Islands National Wildlife Refuge, MI ∙ Saint James, MI ∙ Kalkaska, MI ∙ Elmira, MI ∙ Mackinac Island Airport, MI ∙ Cedarville, MI ∙ Hillman, MI ∙ Presque Isle Harbor, MI ∙ Frankfort, MI ∙ Mancelona, MI

Headline

.A quick hitting but widespread snowfall is expected across northern Michigan tonight. Snow will taper off Monday morning but periods of freezing drizzle through midday may leave behind a light coating of ice.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1035 PM EST Sun Jan 4 2026 .A quick hitting but widespread snowfall is expected across northern Michigan tonight. Snow will taper off Monday morning but periods of freezing drizzle through midday may leave behind a light coating of ice. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches through daybreak Monday. Ice accumulations around a light glaze Monday morning. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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