Winter Storm Watch

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1047 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 8 and 16 inches, locally up to 2 feet on Beaver Island possible. Ice accumulations in excess of one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.