Weather Alerts For Lake City, MI
Cold Weather Advisory
-URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 212 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 Otsego-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Wexford-Missaukee- Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco- 212 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 16 below expected. * WHERE...Alcona, Crawford, Iosco, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Roscommon, and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. &&
Winter Storm Warning
-URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 150 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 Emmet-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska- Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Charlevoix- 150 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph and will lead to blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. &&