940
WWUS43 KAPX 050347
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1047 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

MIZ020>022-025>028-031>034-098-099-051200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Beaver Island and
surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
1047 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will lead to blowing and
  drifting snow.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are
  expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially
  life-threatening. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree
  limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
  Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

&&

$$

MIZ086-095-051200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241206T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Western Mackinac-
1047 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between
  3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will lead to
  blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of
  snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic
  power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MIZ018-023-024-029-030-035-041-051200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-241205T1200Z/
Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Oscoda-Alcona-Ogemaw-Gladwin-
1047 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph, leading to blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
  morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

JZ