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Winter Storm Watch, Michigan

Severe

3 to 7 inches of snow possible, in excess of a quarter of an inch possible of ice, gusts up to 40 mph. Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice.

Ended Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory on Saturday, March 14, 1:25 in the afternoon.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Saturday, March 14, 1:25 in the afternoon.

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Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
3 to 7 inches
Ice across the area
In excess of a quarter of an inch possible
Wind gusts
Up to 40 mph

Map

Map of Michigan with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Traverse City, Cadillac, Alpena. US 27US 131US 31US 23Traverse CityCadillacAlpenaManisteePetoskeyWISCONSINMICHIGANLake MichiganLake Huron50 mi I-75US 27US 131US 31Traverse CityCadillacAlpenaManisteeWISCONSINMICHIGANLake MichiganLake Huron50 mi I-75US 27US 131Traverse CityCadillacAlpenaMICHIGANLake MichiganLake Huron50 mi I-75US 131Traverse CityCadillacAlpenaMICHIGANLake Huron100 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches possible. Ice accumulations in excess of one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Where
A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.
When
From late tonight through Monday evening.
Impacts
Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 14, 2026
  2. Snow totals raised from up to 2 inches to 8 to 16 inches. March 14, 2026
  3. Snow totals lowered from 2 to 4 inches to up to 2 inches. March 13, 2026
  4. Snow totals lowered from 5 to 8 inches to 2 to 4 inches. March 13, 2026
  5. Snow totals lowered from 6 to 10 inches to 5 to 8 inches. March 13, 2026
  6. Replaces the Winter Weather Advisory. March 13, 2026