Weather Alerts-

Make preparations per the instructions

Alpena/Gaylord - MI, US, National Weather Service

Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 18 and 34 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause considerable blowing and drifting snow. WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties. WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle.