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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
325 AM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025


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Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-
Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, 
Mackinac Island, St. James, and Charlevoix
325 AM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...Blustery Conditions and Cold Temperatures to Exacerbate 
Ongoing Ice Storm Impacts...

Some light snow will be possible early this morning, with an inch
or less of accumulation possible before snow tapers shortly after
daybreak. Blustery conditions will accompany a chilly air mass
across the region today, with some gusts exceeding 30mph possible
this morning into the afternoon. High temperatures are anticipated
to struggle to reach the lower 30s today. This will exacerbate 
infrastructural and tree damage impacts across the region as much 
of the icing from this weekend's ice storm has failed to melt off 
of power lines and trees. Please be cogizant of your surroundings 
if you are out and about today, as fallen electrical wires and 
power poles, along with falling trees and tree limbs will pose 
significant safety hazards, with roads likely to continue to 
become impassable at times due to being blocked by fallen debris.

In addition, cold temperatures are expected across the area
tonight, as low temperatures will dip well into the teens, and 
perhaps even upper single digits in the typical colder spots 
across interior northern lower Michigan. This will lead to an 
anomalously high risk for cold weather impacts for those enduring 
long duration power outages, such as frozen pipes, and may 
potnetially be life-threatening for those who do not have an 
adequate source of heating. In addition, be cognizant of long term
generator operation, as improper ventilation of exhaust may lead 
to carbon monoxide buildup, which may be fatal. It is paramount to
know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning. If you have a carbon
monoxide monitor in your house, be sure to place it low toward 
the floor, as carbon monoxide settles and will first be detected 
in lower levels. 

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Dippman