A winter weather advisory is in effect for parts of Northern Michigan, including Antrim, Kalkaska, Crawford, and Roscommon counties, until Monday morning. The National Weather Service issued the advisory, which began Sunday at 5 a.m.
EST and is valid until Monday at 7 a.m. EST.
Residents can expect total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches in eastern Antrim, eastern Kalkaska, western Crawford, and northern Roscommon counties, with the possibility of locally higher amounts. Winds are predicted to gust as high as 35 mph.
The combination of accumulating snow on roads and reduced visibility due to strong winds and falling snow is expected to create hazardous travel conditions. The weather service advises drivers to slow down and exercise caution.
They also emphasize that lake effect snow can cause rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions, urging preparedness for these variations. The article includes winter driving safety tips provided by the weather service, such as sharing travel plans, preparing vehicles with essential supplies, staying calm if stranded, attaching a cloth to signal for assistance, and using the vehicle's dome light and flashers to improve visibility.
Drivers are also warned to be aware of snow plows, keep their distance, and only overtake when it is safe to do so. Checking road conditions before traveling is also recommended to make informed decisions.
