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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
624 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAY...

.Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will continue today,
resulting in dangerous travel at times across parts of northern
Michigan through Friday. Localized dangerous travel will be possible
under heavy lake effect snow bands for most of the day today,
especially across stretches of US-131 and I-75.

MIZ020-025-031-271500-
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Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-
624 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a couple
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Benzie, Leelanau, and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in
  visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of heaviest
  snow and winds. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow
  covered roads will make for dangerous travel at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ021>023-027>029-033>035-099-272330-
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Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Missaukee-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Charlevoix-
624 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

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

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Additional snow amounts of
  12 to 18"+ for parts of Antrim, Kalkaska, and Crawford counties.
  For other areas in and adjacent to the typical northwest lower
  snowbelts, additional snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches.
  Lesser totals between 2 and 5 inches across eastern portions of
  Montmorency, Oscoda, and Ogemaw counties. Winds gusting as high as
  40 mph.

* WHERE...Antrim, Cheboygan, Otsego, Crawford, Kalkaska, Wexford,
  Missaukee, Roscommon, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Montmorency counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to significant
  drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are possible at times of
  heaviest snow and winds. Combination of visibility restrictions
  and snow covered roads will make for hazardous travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ026-032-271800-
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Grand Traverse-Wexford-
624 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Grand Traverse and Wexford Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in
  visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of heaviest
  snow and winds. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow
  covered roads will make for dangerous travel at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ086-087-095-096-272330-
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Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern
Mackinac-
624 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

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

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected.
  Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 10 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Western Chippewa, and
  Western Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to significant
  drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of
  heaviest snow and winds. Combination of visibility restrictions
  and snow covered roads will make for hazardous travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-024-272330-
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Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Alpena-
624 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 2 and 7 inches. Locally higher amounts
  possible near the lakeshore of Presque Isle county and far
  southern Emmet and Cheboygan counties. Winds gusting as high as 40
  mph.

* WHERE...Alpena, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in
  visibility at times, making for hazardous travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

MIZ088-272330-
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Southeast Chippewa-
624 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
  2 and 6 inches west of Drummond Island. Winds gusting as high as
  40 mph.

* WHERE...Southeast Chippewa County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in
  visibility at times, making for hazardous travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

ELD