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EXPIRED1/12/2024 4:37:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: SevereCertainty: Likely
1/12/2024 4:37:00 AM until 1/13/2024 7:00:00 PM
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.
BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM
EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
10 to 15 inches anticipated with localized amounts of 18 inches
possible. Frequent wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph this evening and
tonight with potential for 60 mph wind gusts, especially near
the Lake Huron shoreline.
* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Worst conditions expected this evening and tonight.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible during this time.
Widespread blowing snow is expected to lead to significantly
reduced visibilities for several hours. Significant drifting may
lead to some impassible secondary roadways. Strong winds could
cause tree damage and result in power outages. Dangerous driving
conditions are anticipated this evening and overnight, making
travel strongly discouraged.