NEWS RELEASE
CHIPPEWA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
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The worst will be on the west side of Chippewa County. Please make arrangements now to travel to the store, so you don't have to travel during this winter event.
- slow down
- put your headlights on
- stay home if you can
Storm moves in later tonight.
Issued by: Alpena/Gaylord - MI, US, National Weather Service
Description: Winter storm warning in effect from 7 p.m. this evening to 4 p.m. EST Saturday. Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Where: Western Chippewa and Central Chippewa Counties.
When: From 7 p.m. this evening to 4 p.m. EST Saturday.
Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Precautionary/preparedness actions: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of emergency.
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