Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Gaylord, MI
Issued by NWS Gaylord, MI
679 WWUS43 KAPX 170825 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 325 AM EST Tue Feb 17 2026 MIZ016>018-023-024-172030- /O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0002.260218T0300Z-260219T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0005.260218T0600Z-260219T0300Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena- 325 AM EST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Locally higher snow amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Highest snow amounts will be near the Lake Huron shoreline. * WHERE...Alpena, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become slick and hazardous due to the wet snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday 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 delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ MIZ086>088-095>097-172030- /O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0002.260218T0600Z-260219T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0005.260218T0600Z-260219T0300Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- 325 AM EST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Locally higher snow amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ MIZ021-022-028>030-099-172030- /O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0002.260218T0300Z-260219T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0018.260218T0600Z-260219T0000Z/ Antrim-Otsego-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Charlevoix- 325 AM EST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, mainly across portions of Otsego, Oscoda, and Alcona counties. In addition, ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage is possible due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. 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. && $$ MIZ027-034>036-172030- /O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0002.260218T0300Z-260219T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0018.260218T0600Z-260219T0000Z/ Kalkaska-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco- 325 AM EST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Iosco, Kalkaska, Ogemaw, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MIZ033-172030- /O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0018.260218T0600Z-260219T0000Z/ Missaukee- 325 AM EST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Missaukee County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. 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. && $$ MIZ041-042-172030- /O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0018.260218T0600Z-260218T1800Z/ Gladwin-Arenac- 325 AM EST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of around a glaze possible. * WHERE...Arenac and Gladwin Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ JLD