Full Notification

Mason-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Including the cities of Hart, Big Rapids, Fremont, and Ludington
236 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY 11/26/2025 TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY 11/27/2025...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches. Winds gusting 45 to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Mecosta, Mason, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you in case you become stranded.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Instructions:

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you in case you become stranded.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.