Headline:
Ice Storm Warning issued March 10 at 3:26PM EDT until March 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Ice Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 12:26pm
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
...MESSY WINTER SYSTEM TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING...
.A strong storm system will move into the area tonight, exiting the
area Wednesday. Several inches of wet, heavy snow is expected across
parts of the eastern UP, with a mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing
rain from the Mackinac Bridge to approximately M-72, with a greater
potential for significant freezing rain accumulations from Roscommon
to Alpena and Harrisville, including some areas hard-hit by the
March 2025 Ice Storm.
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one
tenth and four tenths of an inch. East to northeast winds gusting
as high as 25-35mph tonight.
* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice
and gusty winds. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute...and could
linger into the Wednesday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is still potential for sleet to mix in.
If more sleet mixes in than expected, ice accumulations will be
less than current expectations.
Instruction:
Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages.
Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
Area Description:
Alpena; Crawford; Oscoda; Alcona; Roscommon; Ogemaw
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov