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Special Weather Statement

Status

Issued Active alert

Start Time

Fri 01/16/2026 05:19 PM EST

End Time

Fri 01/16/2026 08:30 PM EST

Impacts

Informational

Locations Affected

Oak Hill, MI ∙ Empire, MI ∙ Wedgewood, MI ∙ Lyon Manor, MI ∙ Frankfort, MI ∙ Hardwood Acres, MI ∙ Kewadin, MI ∙ Saint Helen, MI ∙ Grawn, MI ∙ Ellsworth, MI

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Gaylord MI 519 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026 A period of freezing drizzle and/or wintry mix is possible over the next few hours before the next area of snow rotates into the Lake Michigan coastline. Be prepared for slick spots on roadways and other surfaces. Reduce speed, brake gently and early, and turn on headlights so others can see you.

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MIZ020-021-025>027-031>034-170130- Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford- Missaukee-Roscommon- Including the cities of Northport, Mancelona, Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Manistee, Cadillac, Lake City, and Houghton Lake 519 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026