Rockford, MI Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 12 at 12:39PM EST until November 13 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, especially away from the immediate lakeshores. Locally higher amounts possible. Less than an inch of snow is expected in eastern Grand Traverse and southern Benzie counties. Winds gusting as high as 20 mph. * WHERE...Benzie, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 12 at 12:33PM EST until November 13 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

...ACCUMULATING LAKE EFFECT SNOW CONTINUES THROUGH FRIDAY... .Lake effect snow showers will continue through Friday. Wet snow accumulations are expected away from the Lake Superior shoreline with several inches of snowfall over the higher terrain. * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches over the higher elevations of Marquette and Baraga Counties with up to 10 inches in rural areas north of US-41 and west of Marquette County Road 510. Less than an inch of snow is expected near Lake Superior. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph and up to 35 mph near Lake Superior. * WHERE...Baraga and Marquette Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warmer temperatures near Lake Superior will limit snow accumulations to less than an inch near the lakeshore, including the city of Marquette. Conditions will deteriorate as you move inland, particularly US-41 between Marquette and Negaunee. Snow showers are expected to increase in intensity this afternoon into tonight.

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Rockford.

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