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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 2:12 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50
mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation
possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches and ice
accumulations up to one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could
gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Clare, Mecosta, Osceola, Lake, and Newaygo Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through
Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and
Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 2:12 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50
mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation
possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches and ice
accumulations up to one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could
gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Clare, Mecosta, Osceola, Lake, and Newaygo Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through
Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and
Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

High Wind Warning
Issued: 6:56 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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