Winter Storm warning in effect from 2am to 11pm Thursday. Heavy snowfall and gusty winds expected. 
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
337 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
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Montmorency-Alpena-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Missaukee-Roscommon-
Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Atlanta, Alpena, Grayling, Mio,
Harrisville, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City,
Gladwin, and Standish
337 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued A Winter Storm
Warning for snow and blowing snow...which is in effect from 2 AM
to 11 PM EDT Thursday. The WINTER STORM WATCH is no longer in
effect.
* TIMING...Expect snow, heavy at times, to develop around midnight
and then continue through the day Thursday. Snowfall and strong
winds should taper off early Friday. The heaviest snowfall
rates will occur between 4 AM and noon Thursday.
* AMOUNTS...Heaviest snow accumulations are expected southeast of
a line from Houghton Lake to Alpena where 6 to 9 inches are
expected.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds of 40 mph or more and heavy snow will reduce
visibilities while driving. The strong winds and wet snow could
damage trees and cause power outages as well.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow...sleet
and ice are expected. Strong winds are also possible. This will
make travel very hazardous or impossible. For the latest road
conditions...go to the MDOT website at michigan.gov.
Address/Location
Roscommon County Emergency Management
101 S Second St
Roscommon, MI 48653
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1