WWUS43 KAPX 060725 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 225 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025 MIZ086-087-061930- /O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0014.250206T2000Z-250207T1200Z/ Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa- 225 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Gusty winds and snow are expected, transitioning to lake effect snow tonight. Blowing and drifting snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Western and Central Chippewa County. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very low visibilities will occur at times. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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. && $$ JZ