Winter Storm Warnings
December 31 2025
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6
inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high
as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Antrim, Crawford, Kalkaska, and Otsego Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel will be difficult at
times. The hazardous conditions will impact commutes through New
Year's Day.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, and Western Mackinac
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Blowing and drifting snow will
lead to time of white out conditions. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
evening and Thursday morning commutes.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches with
locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Blowing and drifting snow will
lead to time of white out conditions.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches,
highest amounts along US HWY 23 from Alpena to Rogers City. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Alpena and Presque Isle Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and drifting
snow will lead to time of white out conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the New Years Eve and Day commutes.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6
inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high
as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Central Chippewa and Western Chippewa Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Blowing and drifting snow will
lead to time of white out conditions. Travel could be difficult at
times. The hazardous conditions will impact commutes from this
evening through New Year's Day.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee, and Wexford
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and drifting
snow will lead to time of white out conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning
commutes.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches
with locally higher amounts up to 5 inches in northern snowbelt
areas. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Missaukee and Roscommon Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the New Years Eve and Day commutes.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches
with locally 4 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph
may lead to blowing snow in open areas.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning
commutes.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with
locally 4 inches possible.
* WHERE...Kalamazoo and Lake Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning
commutes.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches.
* WHERE...Barry, Kent, and Newaygo Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3
and 6 inches, with isolated amounts up to 8 inches possible. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Alger, Luce, Northern Schoolcraft, and Southern
Schoolcraft Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult to very difficult in spots.
Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west to northwest winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring.
For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a
rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly
accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI
and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI
Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday.
For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or
greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance
to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border
including Isle Royale National Park.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft occurring. For the
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate
of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly
accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Portions of Central, Eastern and Western Lake Superior.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west to northwest winds 15
to 25 kt with a few gale force gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to
9 ft occurring. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy
freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring,
and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI, Ontonagon to Upper
Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Upper Entrance of Portage
Canal to Eagle River MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/
Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 PM EST
/6 PM CST/ Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or
greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque
Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle
Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore.
* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 7 PM EST
Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EST
Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
Residents across Michigan are urged to prepare for hazardous winter weather conditions. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Northern Houghton, Ontonagon, Alger, Luce, Northern Schoolcraft, Southern Schoolcraft, portions of southwest and west central Michigan, including Barry, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Newaygo, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Mackinac, and Charlevoix Counties, where additional snow accumulations of up to four inches and slippery roads are expected. Moreover, a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Antrim, Crawford, Kalkaska, Otsego, Central Chippewa, and Western Chippewa Counties, with snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches, gusting winds, and difficult travel conditions extending through New Year's Day. Commuters should plan for icy roads and reduced visibility, particularly during morning and evening commutes. It's essential to exercise caution while traveling and to keep abreast of the latest weather updates.
Avalanche Conditions
Alpine Valley
10"
Apple Mountain
10"
Big Powderhorn Mountain
6"
Bittersweet Ski Area
4"
Blackjack Ski Resort
6"
Boyne Highlands
15"
Boyne Mountain
15"
Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort
10"
Cannonsburg Ski Area
10"
Challenge Mountain
15"
Crystal Mountain
15"
Gladstone Sports Park
15"
Hickory Hills
15"
Indianhead Mountain Resort
6"
Marquette Mountain
15"
Missaukee Mountain
12"
Mont Ripley
10"
Mount Bohemia
12"
Mt. Brighton
4"
Mt Holiday Ski Area
15"
Mt. Holly Ski Area
10"
Mt. Zion Ski Area
6"
Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl
8"
Norway Mountain
12"
Nubs Nob Ski Area
15"
Pine Mountain Resort
12"
Shanty Creek Resorts
15"
Ski Brule
8"
Snow Snake Mountain
10"
Swiss Valley Ski Lodge
4"
Timber Ridge Ski Area
4"
Treetops Sylvan Resort
15"