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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Gaylord MI

224 PM EST Fri Dec 12 2025



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Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-

224 PM EST Fri Dec 12 2025



...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 

10 PM EST SATURDAY...



* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 

  4 and 8 inches, mainly north of M-28. Locally higher amounts of 10 

  inches near Sault Ste. Marie and Whitefish point. Winds gusting as 

  high as 30 mph will lead to blowing snow.



* WHERE...Central Chippewa and Western Chippewa Counties.



* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Saturday.



* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The combination of 

  gusty winds and falling snow will lead to blowing snow and very 

  low visibilities. Hazardous to potentially dangerous driving 

  conditions are expected under the most robust snow bands.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 

your vehicle in case of an emergency.



Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 

must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 

keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 

reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 

hat will keep you from losing your body heat.



Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely 

necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter 

storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, 

booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. 

Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help 

you survive in case you become stranded.



During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally 

heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can 

also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, 

visibility, and road conditions.



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Emmet-Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-

224 PM EST Fri Dec 12 2025



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

SATURDAY...



* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 

  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.



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



* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday.



* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 

  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road 

  conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce 

  visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday 

  evening 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.



During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally 

heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can 

also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, 

visibility, and road conditions.



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Cheboygan-Antrim-Otsego-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Wexford-

Charlevoix-

224 PM EST Fri Dec 12 2025



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING 

TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...



* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6 

  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.



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



* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday.



* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 

  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road 

  conditions.



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.



During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally 

heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can 

also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, 

visibility, and road conditions.



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