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Winter Storm Warning 7, NWS Marquette, MI

December 16, 20165 counties in Michigan

NWS Marquette, MI issued this winter storm warning at Dec 16, 2016, 3:53 PM EST for 5 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Dec 16, 2016, 11:00 PM EST. It was in force for 29 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 16, 2016, 3:53 PM EST (20:53 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 16, 2016, 11:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 18, 2016, 4:29 AM EST
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS Marquette, MI

Counties Alger County, MI, Baraga County, MI, Gogebic County, MI, Marquette County, MI, Ontonagon County, MI

The radar

The Marquette radar (KMQT), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 238 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2016-12-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2016-12-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 117 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
845 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
98 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
117 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
213 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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531 
WWUS43 KMQT 162053
WSWMQT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
353 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...MORE WIDESPREAD SNOW TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY WITH HEAVY LAKE EFFECT
SNOW FOR FAR WEST AND NORTH CENTRAL UPPER MICHIGAN LATE TONIGHT INTO
SATURDAY NIGHT...

MIZ004-005-170500-
/O.UPG.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.161217T0000Z-161218T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.WS.W.0007.161217T0600Z-161218T0600Z/
BARAGA-MARQUETTE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...L'ANSE...GWINN...MARQUETTE
353 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MARQUETTE HAS ISSUED A WINTER
STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW, WHICH IS IN EFFECT
FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS
NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

 * LIGHT SNOW WILL BEGIN THIS EVENING BUT THEN EXPECT HEAVY LAKE
   EFFECT SNOW LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY. LAKE EFFECT SNOW WILL
   CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY EVENING BUT WILL TAPER OFF LATE SATURDAY
   NIGHT.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 35 MPH WILL ALSO CAUSE CONSIDERABLE BLOWING
   AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR.

 * TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 14 INCHES ARE EXPECTED. EXPECT
   THE HIGHEST SNOW TOTALS MAINLY FROM NEGAUNEE WEST THROUGH THE
   MICHIGAMME HIGHLANDS TO HERMAN. THE LEAST SNOW WILL BE SOUTH OF A
   LINE FROM GWINN THROUGH REPUBLIC TO WATTON.

IMPACTS:

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES IN
   LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY
   CAUSING OCCASIONAL WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS.

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ002-009-170500-
/O.UPG.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.161217T0000Z-161218T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.WS.W.0007.161217T0400Z-161218T1200Z/
ONTONAGON-GOGEBIC-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ONTONAGON...IRONWOOD
353 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 /253 PM CST FRI DEC 16 2016/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MARQUETTE HAS ISSUED A WINTER
STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW, WHICH IS IN EFFECT
FROM 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/
SUNDAY. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

 * LIGHT SNOW WILL BEGIN THIS EVENING BUT THEN EXPECT HEAVY LAKE
   EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW FROM LATE EVENING INTO SATURDAY
   NIGHT. LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WILL SLOWLY TAPER OFF
   EARLY SUNDAY.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 30 MPH WILL CAUSE CONSIDERABLE BLOWING
   AND DRIFTING SNOW LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY...ESPECIALLY NEAR
   LAKE SUPERIOR.

 * TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 7 TO 14 INCHES ARE EXPECTED. EXPECT
   THE HIGHEST SNOW TOTALS FROM IRONWOOD THROUGH WHITE PINE TO
   ROCKLAND. THE LEAST AMOUNT OF SNOW WILL BE INLAND FROM PAULDING TO
   MARENISCO TO WATERSMEET. 

IMPACTS:

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES IN
   LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY NIGHT
   CAUSING OCCASIONAL WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS.

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ001-003-170500-
/O.EXT.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.161217T0200Z-161218T0600Z/
KEWEENAW-NORTHERN HOUGHTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COPPER HARBOR...HOUGHTON...HANCOCK
353 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

 * STEADY SNOW WILL BEGIN LATE THIS EVENING AND THEN BECOME MODERATE
   TO HEAVY AT TIMES LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY. 

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 30 TO 35 MPH WILL CAUSE CONSIDERABLE BLOWING
   AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR.

 * TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 11 INCHES ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT
   THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING.

IMPACTS:

 * PLAN ON DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED
   ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ012-170500-
/O.EXT.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.161217T0200Z-161218T0000Z/
MENOMINEE-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...MENOMINEE
253 PM CST FRI DEC 16 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

 * SNOW BEGINS EARLY EVENING AND THEN BECOMES MODERATE TO HEAVY AT
   TIMES LATE THIS EVENING INTO EARLY SATURDAY. SNOW WILL BEGIN TO
   TAPER OFF SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

 * THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL RATES WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 10 PM TONIGHT AND 9
   AM SATURDAY.

 * TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 9 INCHES ARE EXPECTED.

IMPACTS:

 * PLAN ON DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED
   ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ006-170500-
/O.EXT.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.161217T0200Z-161218T1200Z/
ALGER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND MARAIS...MUNISING
353 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

 * SNOW WILL BEGIN THIS EVENING AND BECOME MODERATE TO OCCASIONALLY
   HEAVY AT TIMES LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY NIGHT. 

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 TO 30 MPH WILL CAUSE AREAS OF BLOWING
   AND DRIFTING SNOW SATURDAY AFTERNOON INTO SATURDAY NIGHT...ESPECIALLY
   NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR.

 * TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 7 TO 11 INCHES ARE EXPECTED FROM
   TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT WITH THE HEAVIEST SNOW WEST OF
   MUNISING.

IMPACTS:

 * PLAN ON DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED
   ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT  WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ007-013-014-085-170500-
/O.EXT.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.161217T0000Z-161218T0500Z/
LUCE-DELTA-SOUTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NEWBERRY...ESCANABA...GLADSTONE...
MANISTIQUE...SENEY
353 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

 * SNOW WILL BEGIN LATER THIS EVENING AND BECOME MODERATE TO HEAVY AT
   TIMES LATE TONIGHT BEFORE SLOWLY TAPERING OFF ON SATURDAY.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 20 MPH SATURDAY AFTERNOON INTO SATURDAY
   EVENING WILL CAUSE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY
   NEAR THE GREAT LAKES.

 * TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 8 INCHES ARE EXPECTED.

IMPACTS:

 * PLAN ON DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED
   ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ010-011-084-170500-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.161217T0000Z-161218T0500Z/
IRON-DICKINSON-SOUTHERN HOUGHTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...IRON RIVER...IRON MOUNTAIN...KENTON...
SIDNAW
353 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 /253 PM CST FRI DEC 16 2016/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EST /11 PM CST/ SATURDAY NIGHT...

 * THE STEADY SNOW WILL BEGIN LATER THIS EVENING AND BECOME MODERATE
   TO HEAVY AT TIMES LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING BEFORE
   TAPERING OFF LATE SATURDAY. 

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 MPH ON SATURDAY WILL CAUSE AREAS OF
   BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.

 * TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 8 INCHES ARE EXPECTED.

IMPACTS:

 * PLAN ON DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED
   ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

 * PREPARE... PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

VOSS
8 follow-up statements
125 
WWUS43 KMQT 170147
WSWMQT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
847 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...MORE WIDESPREAD SNOW TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY WITH HEAVY LAKE
EFFECT SNOW FOR FAR WEST AND NORTH CENTRAL UPPER MICHIGAN LATE
TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY NIGHT...

MIZ002-009-171100-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.161217T0400Z-161218T1200Z/
ONTONAGON-GOGEBIC-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ONTONAGON...IRONWOOD
847 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 /747 PM CST FRI DEC 16 2016/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ SUNDAY...

 * PERIODS OF LIGHT SNOW THIS EVENING WILL TRANSITION TO MODERATE TO
   HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW FROM LATE EVENING INTO
   SATURDAY NIGHT. LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WILL SLOWLY
   TAPER OFF EARLY SUNDAY.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 30 MPH WILL CAUSE CONSIDERABLE 
   BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY... 
   ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR. 

 * TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 7 TO 14 INCHES ARE EXPECTED. 
   EXPECT THE HIGHEST SNOW TOTALS FROM IRONWOOD THROUGH WHITE 
   PINE TO ROCKLAND. THE LEAST AMOUNT OF SNOW WILL BE INLAND 
   FROM PAULDING TO MARENISCO TO WATERSMEET. 

IMPACTS:

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES 
   IN LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW LATE TONIGHT INTO 
   SATURDAY NIGHT CAUSING OCCASIONAL WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. 

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DANGEROUS
   DRIVING CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS 
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING 
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ004-005-171100-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.161217T0600Z-161218T0600Z/
BARAGA-MARQUETTE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...L'ANSE...GWINN...MARQUETTE
847 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO
1 AM EST SUNDAY...

 * PERIODS OF LIGHT SNOW MOST OF TONIGHT WILL TRANSITION TO MODERATE
   TO HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY. LAKE EFFECT
   SNOW WILL CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY EVENING BUT THEN TAPER OFF LATE
   SATURDAY NIGHT.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 35 MPH WILL ALSO CAUSE CONSIDERABLE 
   BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR. 

 * TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 14 INCHES ARE EXPECTED. 
   EXPECT THE HIGHEST SNOW TOTALS MAINLY FROM NEGAUNEE WEST 
   THROUGH THE MICHIGAMME HIGHLANDS TO HERMAN. THE LEAST SNOW 
   WILL BE SOUTH OF A LINE FROM GWINN THROUGH REPUBLIC TO 
   WATTON. 

IMPACTS:

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES 
   IN LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW LATE TONIGHT INTO 
   SATURDAY CAUSING OCCASIONAL WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. 

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DANGEROUS
   DRIVING CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS 
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING 
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ001-003-171100-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.161217T0200Z-161218T0600Z/
KEWEENAW-NORTHERN HOUGHTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COPPER HARBOR...HOUGHTON...HANCOCK
847 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

 * PERIODS OF LIGHT SNOW THROUGH THIS EVENING WILL TRANSITION TO
   MODERATE LAKE EFFECT SNOW LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 30 TO 35 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT WILL CAUSE
   CONSIDERABLE BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE
   SUPERIOR.

 * TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 11 INCHES ARE EXPECTED 
   TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. 

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT
   DRIVING CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT 
   WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ010-011-084-171100-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T0500Z/
IRON-DICKINSON-SOUTHERN HOUGHTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...IRON RIVER...IRON MOUNTAIN...KENTON...
SIDNAW
847 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 /747 PM CST FRI DEC 16 2016/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
/11 PM CST/ SATURDAY NIGHT...

 * PERIODS OF LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY
   MORNING BEFORE TAPERING OFF LATE SATURDAY.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 MPH ON SATURDAY WILL CAUSE AREAS 
   OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW. 

 * TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 7 INCHES ARE EXPECTED.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT
   DRIVING CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ012-171100-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.161217T0200Z-161218T0000Z/
MENOMINEE-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...MENOMINEE
747 PM CST FRI DEC 16 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

 * PERIODS OF LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE INTO EARLY
   SATURDAY. THE SNOW WILL BEGIN TO TAPER OFF SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

 * THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL RATES WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 10 PM TONIGHT 
   AND 9 AM SATURDAY. 

 * TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 8 INCHES ARE EXPECTED.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT
   DRIVING CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT 
   WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ006-171100-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.161217T0200Z-161218T1200Z/
ALGER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND MARAIS...MUNISING
847 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

 * PERIODS OF LIGHT SNOW TONIGHT WILL BECOME MODERATE TO
   OCCASIONALLY HEAVY AT TIMES LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY NIGHT.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 TO 30 MPH WILL CAUSE AREAS OF 
   BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW SATURDAY AFTERNOON INTO SATURDAY 
   NIGHT...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR. 

 * TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 7 TO 10 INCHES ARE EXPECTED FROM 
   TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT WITH THE HEAVIEST SNOW WEST OF 
   MUNISING. 

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT
   DRIVING CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT 
   WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT 

$$

MIZ007-013-014-085-171100-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T0500Z/
LUCE-DELTA-SOUTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NEWBERRY...ESCANABA...GLADSTONE...
MANISTIQUE...SENEY
847 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

 * PERIODS OF LIGHT SNOW WILL BECOME MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES LATE
   TONIGHT BEFORE SLOWLY TAPERING OFF ON SATURDAY.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 20 MPH SATURDAY AFTERNOON INTO 
   SATURDAY EVENING WILL CAUSE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING 
   SNOW...ESPECIALLY NEAR THE GREAT LAKES. 

 * TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 7 INCHES ARE EXPECTED.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT
   DRIVING CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT 
   WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

KC
215 
WWUS43 KMQT 170946
WSWMQT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
446 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WIDESPREAD SNOW BECOMING HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW FOR FAR WEST AND
NORTH CENTRAL UPPER MICHIGAN...

MIZ006-171800-
/O.UPG.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T1700Z/
ALGER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND MARAIS...MUNISING
446 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MARQUETTE HAS ISSUED A WINTER
STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW, WHICH IS
IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

 * WIDESPREAD SNOW OF 2 TO 4 INCHES WILL BECOME HEAVY LAKE ENHANCED
   SNOW TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING...WITH ADDITIONAL ACCUMUALTIONS
   OF 6 TO 9 INCHES EXPECTED.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 TO 30 MPH WILL CAUSE AREAS OF 
   BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW SATURDAY AFTERNOON INTO SATURDAY 
   NIGHT...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR. 

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES IN
   LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...CAUSING OCCASIONAL WHITEOUT
   CONDITIONS.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS.

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ002-009-171800-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T1200Z/
ONTONAGON-GOGEBIC-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ONTONAGON...IRONWOOD
446 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016 /346 AM CST SAT DEC 17 2016/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ SUNDAY...

 * EXPECT ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 8 INCHES THROUGH THIS
   AFTERNOON AND ANOTHER 1 TO 5 INCHES TONIGHT. THE MOST SNOW WILL
   OCCUR FROM IRONWOOD THROUGH WHITE PINE TO ROCKLAND. THE LEAST SNOW
   WILL FALL INLAND FROM PAULDING TO MARENISCO TO WATERSMEET.

 * WIND GUSTS AS HIGH AS 25 TO 30 MPH WILL PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING
   AND DRIFTING SNOW THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE
   SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES IN
   LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW THROUGH TONIGHT CAUSING
   OCCASIONAL WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DANGEROUS 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS 
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING 
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ004-005-171800-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T0600Z/
BARAGA-MARQUETTE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...L'ANSE...GWINN...MARQUETTE
446 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

 * EXPECT ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 8 INCHES THROUGH THIS
   AFTERNOON AND ANOTHER 1 TO 4 INCHES TONIGHT. THE MOST SNOW WILL
   OCCUR FROM NEGAUNEE WEST THROUGH THE MICHIGAMME HIGHLANDS TO
   HERMAN. THE LEAST SNOW WILL BE SOUTH OF A LINE FROM GWINN THROUGH
   REPUBLIC TO WATTON.

 * WIND GUSTS AS HIGH AS 25 TO 30 MPH WILL PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING
   AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES IN
   LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW THROUGH THIS EVENING CAUSING
   OCCASIONAL WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DANGEROUS 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS 
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING 
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ010-011-084-171800-
/O.EXT.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161217T2200Z/
IRON-DICKINSON-SOUTHERN HOUGHTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...IRON RIVER...IRON MOUNTAIN...KENTON...
SIDNAW
446 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016 /346 AM CST SAT DEC 17 2016/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST /4 PM
CST/ THIS AFTERNOON...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW THROUGH LATE THIS
   AFTERNOON. MOST OF THE SNOW WILL FALL THIS MORNING. THE SNOW WILL
   DIMINISH TO FLURRIES BY THIS EVENING.

 * PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW IS POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN
   AREAS.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ012-171800-
/O.EXT.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161217T2200Z/
MENOMINEE-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...MENOMINEE
346 AM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 1 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW THROUGH LATE THIS
   AFTERNOON. MOST OF THE SNOW WILL FALL THIS MORNING. SNOW WILL
   DIMINISH TO FLURRIES BY THIS EVENING.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ007-085-171800-
/O.EXT.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T1700Z/
LUCE-NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NEWBERRY...SENEY
446 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW THROUGH LATE THIS
   AFTERNOON...AND ANOTHER 2 TO 6 INCHES OF SNOW TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY
   MORNING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 20 TO 25 MPH THIS AFTERNOON INTO TONIGHT
   WILL PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY NEAR
   LAKE SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ001-003-171800-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T0600Z/
KEWEENAW-NORTHERN HOUGHTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COPPER HARBOR...HOUGHTON...HANCOCK
446 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW THROUGH LATE THIS
   AFTERNOON...AND ANOTHER 1 TO 3 INCHES TONIGHT. MOST OF THE SNOW
   WILL FALL THROUGH THIS MORNING. 

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 TO 30 MPH INTO THIS AFTERNOON WILL
   PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE
   SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ013-014-171800-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T0500Z/
DELTA-SOUTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ESCANABA...GLADSTONE...MANISTIQUE
446 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 1 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW INTO THIS EVENING. THE
   MOST SNOW WILL FALL THROUGH THIS MORNING. 

 * PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW IS POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN
   AREAS.  

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

JLA
384 
WWUS43 KMQT 170948 CCA
WSWMQT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
448 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WIDESPREAD SNOW BECOMING HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW FOR FAR WEST AND
NORTH CENTRAL UPPER MICHIGAN...

MIZ006-172200-
/O.UPG.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T1200Z/
/O.COR.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T1700Z/
ALGER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND MARAIS...MUNISING
448 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MARQUETTE HAS ISSUED A WINTER
STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW, WHICH IS
IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

 * WIDESPREAD SNOW OF 2 TO 4 INCHES THROUGH LATE THIS AFTERNOON WILL
   BECOME HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING...WITH
   ADDITIONAL ACCUMUALTIONS OF 6 TO 9 INCHES EXPECTED.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 TO 30 MPH WILL CAUSE AREAS OF BLOWING
   AND DRIFTING SNOW THIS AFTERNOON INTO TONIGHT...ESPECIALLY NEAR
   LAKE SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES IN
   LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...CAUSING OCCASIONAL WHITEOUT
   CONDITIONS.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS.

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ002-009-172200-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T1200Z/
ONTONAGON-GOGEBIC-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ONTONAGON...IRONWOOD
448 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016 /348 AM CST SAT DEC 17 2016/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ SUNDAY...

 * EXPECT ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 8 INCHES THROUGH THIS
   AFTERNOON AND ANOTHER 1 TO 5 INCHES TONIGHT. THE MOST SNOW WILL
   OCCUR FROM IRONWOOD THROUGH WHITE PINE TO ROCKLAND. THE LEAST SNOW
   WILL FALL INLAND FROM PAULDING TO MARENISCO TO WATERSMEET.

 * WIND GUSTS AS HIGH AS 25 TO 30 MPH WILL PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING
   AND DRIFTING SNOW THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE
   SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES IN
   LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW THROUGH TONIGHT CAUSING
   OCCASIONAL WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DANGEROUS 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS 
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING 
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ004-005-172200-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T0600Z/
BARAGA-MARQUETTE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...L'ANSE...GWINN...MARQUETTE
448 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

 * EXPECT ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 8 INCHES THROUGH THIS
   AFTERNOON AND ANOTHER 1 TO 4 INCHES TONIGHT. THE MOST SNOW WILL
   OCCUR FROM NEGAUNEE WEST THROUGH THE MICHIGAMME HIGHLANDS TO
   HERMAN. THE LEAST SNOW WILL BE SOUTH OF A LINE FROM GWINN THROUGH
   REPUBLIC TO WATTON.

 * WIND GUSTS AS HIGH AS 25 TO 30 MPH WILL PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING
   AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES IN
   LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW THROUGH THIS EVENING CAUSING
   OCCASIONAL WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DANGEROUS 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS 
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING 
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ010-011-084-172200-
/O.EXT.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161217T2200Z/
IRON-DICKINSON-SOUTHERN HOUGHTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...IRON RIVER...IRON MOUNTAIN...KENTON...
SIDNAW
448 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016 /348 AM CST SAT DEC 17 2016/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST /4 PM
CST/ THIS AFTERNOON...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW THROUGH LATE THIS
   AFTERNOON. MOST OF THE SNOW WILL FALL THIS MORNING. THE SNOW WILL
   DIMINISH TO FLURRIES BY THIS EVENING.

 * PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW IS POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN
   AREAS.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ012-172200-
/O.EXT.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161217T2200Z/
MENOMINEE-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...MENOMINEE
348 AM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 1 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW THROUGH LATE THIS
   AFTERNOON. MOST OF THE SNOW WILL FALL THIS MORNING. SNOW WILL
   DIMINISH TO FLURRIES BY THIS EVENING.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ007-085-172200-
/O.EXT.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T1700Z/
LUCE-NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NEWBERRY...SENEY
448 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW THROUGH LATE THIS
   AFTERNOON...AND ANOTHER 2 TO 6 INCHES OF SNOW TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY
   MORNING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 20 TO 25 MPH THIS AFTERNOON INTO TONIGHT
   WILL PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY NEAR
   LAKE SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ001-003-172200-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T0600Z/
KEWEENAW-NORTHERN HOUGHTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COPPER HARBOR...HOUGHTON...HANCOCK
448 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW THROUGH LATE THIS
   AFTERNOON...AND ANOTHER 1 TO 3 INCHES TONIGHT. MOST OF THE SNOW
   WILL FALL THROUGH THIS MORNING. 

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 TO 30 MPH INTO THIS AFTERNOON WILL
   PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE
   SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ013-014-172200-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T0500Z/
DELTA-SOUTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ESCANABA...GLADSTONE...MANISTIQUE
448 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 1 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW INTO THIS EVENING. THE
   MOST SNOW WILL FALL THROUGH THIS MORNING. 

 * PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW IS POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN
   AREAS.  

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

JLA
129 
WWUS43 KMQT 171302 AAA
WSWMQT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
802 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WIDESPREAD SNOW BECOMING HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW FOR FAR WEST
AND NORTH CENTRAL UPPER MICHIGAN...

MIZ002-009-172115-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T1200Z/
ONTONAGON-GOGEBIC-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ONTONAGON...IRONWOOD
802 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016 /702 AM CST SAT DEC 17 2016/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: 
 
 * EXPECT ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 2 TO 7 INCHES THROUGH
   THIS AFTERNOON AND ANOTHER 1 TO 5 INCHES TONIGHT. THE MOST SNOW
   WILL OCCUR FROM IRONWOOD THROUGH WHITE PINE TO ROCKLAND. THE LEAST
   SNOW WILL FALL INLAND FROM PAULDING TO MARENISCO TO WATERSMEET.

 * WIND GUSTS AS HIGH AS 25 TO 30 MPH WILL PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING
   AND DRIFTING SNOW THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE
   SUPERIOR. 

IMPACTS:

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES 
   IN LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW THROUGH TONIGHT CAUSING 
   OCCASIONAL WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. 

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DANGEROUS 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS 
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING 
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ004-005-172115-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T0600Z/
BARAGA-MARQUETTE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...L'ANSE...GWINN...MARQUETTE
802 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: 

 * EXPECT ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 8 INCHES THROUGH THIS
   AFTERNOON AND ANOTHER 1 TO 4 INCHES TONIGHT. THE MOST SNOW THROUGH
   THIS MORNING WILL OCCUR OVER EASTERN MARQUETTE COUNTY. THE HEAVIER
   SNOW THIS AFTERNOON WILL SHIFT TO THE HIGHER TERRAIN FROM NEGAUNEE
   WEST THROUGH THE MICHIGAMME HIGHLANDS TO HERMAN. THE LEAST SNOW WILL
   BE SOUTH OF A LINE FROM GWINN THROUGH REPUBLIC TO WATTON.

 * WIND GUSTS AS HIGH AS 25 TO 30 MPH WILL PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING
   AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES 
   IN LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW THROUGH THIS EVENING 
   CAUSING OCCASIONAL WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. 

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DANGEROUS 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS 
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING 
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ006-172115-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T1700Z/
ALGER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND MARAIS...MUNISING
802 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 4 TO 7 INCHES OF SNOW THROUGH LATE THIS
   AFTERNOON...HEAVIEST FROM MUNISING INTO WESTERN ALGER COUNTY.
   HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING WILL PRODUCE AN
   ADDITIONAL 6 TO 9 INCHES OF SNOW.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 TO 30 MPH WILL CAUSE AREAS OF 
   BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW THIS AFTERNOON INTO TONIGHT... 
   ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR. 

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES 
   IN LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...CAUSING OCCASIONAL 
   WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...  

* A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS
  SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
  SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING
  SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS.

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ001-003-172115-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T0600Z/
KEWEENAW-NORTHERN HOUGHTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COPPER HARBOR...HOUGHTON...HANCOCK
802 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: 

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW THROUGH LATE THIS
   AFTERNOON...AND ANOTHER 1 TO 3 INCHES TONIGHT. MOST OF THE SNOW
   WILL FALL THROUGH THIS MORNING. 

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 TO 30 MPH INTO THIS AFTERNOON 
   WILL PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY 
   NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR. 

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT 
   WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ010-011-084-172115-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161217T2200Z/
IRON-DICKINSON-SOUTHERN HOUGHTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...IRON RIVER...IRON MOUNTAIN...KENTON...
SIDNAW
802 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016 /702 AM CST SAT DEC 17 2016/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST /4 PM
CST/ THIS AFTERNOON...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER: 

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW THROUGH LATE THIS
   AFTERNOON. MOST OF THE SNOW WILL FALL THIS MORNING. THE SNOW WILL
   DIMINISH TO FLURRIES BY THIS EVENING.

 * PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW IS POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY IN 
   OPEN AREAS. 

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ012-172115-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161217T2200Z/
MENOMINEE-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...MENOMINEE
702 AM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 1 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW THROUGH LATE THIS
   AFTERNOON. MOST OF THE SNOW WILL FALL THIS MORNING. SNOW WILL
   DIMINISH TO FLURRIES BY THIS EVENING.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT 
   WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ013-014-172115-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T0500Z/
DELTA-SOUTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ESCANABA...GLADSTONE...MANISTIQUE
802 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 1 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW INTO THIS EVENING. THE MOST
   SNOW WILL FALL THROUGH THIS MORNING.

 * PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW IS POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY IN 
   OPEN AREAS. 

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT 
   WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ007-085-172115-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T1700Z/
LUCE-NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NEWBERRY...SENEY
802 AM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER:

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW THROUGH LATE THIS
   AFTERNOON...AND ANOTHER 2 TO 6 INCHES OF SNOW TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY
   MORNING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 20 TO 25 MPH THIS AFTERNOON INTO 
   TONIGHT WILL PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW... 
   ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR. 

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE... PLAN... AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT 
   WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

JLA
403 
WWUS43 KMQT 171938
WSWMQT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
238 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW CONTINUES ACROSS MUCH OF THE NORTH HALF OF UPPER
MICHIGAN...

MIZ010-011-084-172045-
/O.CAN.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161217T2200Z/
IRON-DICKINSON-SOUTHERN HOUGHTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...IRON RIVER...IRON MOUNTAIN...KENTON...
SIDNAW
238 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016 /138 PM CST SAT DEC 17 2016/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * LIGHT SNOW WILL GRADUALLY END THROUGH THIS EVENING ACROSS IRON
   AND DICKINSON COUNTIES.

 * LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN HOUGHTON
   COUNTY INTO SUNDAY MORNING...WITH ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO
   3 INCHES POSSIBLE LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING.

IMPACTS...

 * ROADS MAY REMAIN SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY THROUGH TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * SEND REPORTS TO NWS MARQUETTE OR VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT 
   FOR MORE INFORMATION. 

&&

$$

MIZ002-009-180500-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T1200Z/
ONTONAGON-GOGEBIC-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ONTONAGON...IRONWOOD
238 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016 /138 PM CST SAT DEC 17 2016/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT ADDITIONAL LAKE EFFECT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS LATE THIS
   AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT OF 5 TO 9 INCHES ACROSS THE HIGHER
   TERRAIN FROM IRONWOOD THROUGH WHITE PINE TO ROCKLAND. SNOW AMOUNTS
   WILL QUICKLY DIMINISH AWAY FROM LAKE SUPERIOR...WITH ADDITIONAL
   SNOWFALL OF 1 TO 2 INCHES FROM WATERSMEET TO PAULDING.

 * SNOWFALL RATES OF UP TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR WILL BE POSSIBLE TONIGHT
   WITHIN THE HEAVIEST LAKE EFFECT SNOW BANDS.

 * NORTH TO NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS AS HIGH AS 25 MPH WILL PRODUCE
   PATCHES OF BLOWING SNOW ALONG LAKE SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES 
   IN LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW THROUGH TONIGHT...CAUSING 
   OCCASIONAL WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. 

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DANGEROUS 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS 
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING 
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ004-005-180500-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T0600Z/
BARAGA-MARQUETTE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...L'ANSE...GWINN...MARQUETTE
238 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT ADDITIONAL LAKE EFFECT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 4 TO 7 INCHES
   LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT ACROSS EASTERN MARQUETTE
   COUNTY TO THE MICHIGAMME HIGHLANDS...INCLUDING
   SKANDIA...MARQUETTE...NEGAUNEE AND HERMAN. SNOWFALL AMOUNTS WILL
   QUICKLY DIMINISH TO LESS THAN ONE INCH ACROSS SOUTHERN BARAGA
   COUNTY AND SOUTHWEST MARQUETTE COUNTY.

 * NORTH TO NORTHWEST WIND GUSTS AS HIGH AS 30 MPH WILL PRODUCE
   AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES 
   IN LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW THROUGH THIS EVENING 
   CAUSING OCCASIONAL WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. 

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DANGEROUS 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS 
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING 
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ006-180500-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T1700Z/
ALGER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND MARAIS...MUNISING
238 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 5 TO 9 INCHES OF LAKE EFFECT SNOW LATE THIS
   AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. SNOWFALL RATES OF UP TO 2 INCHES
   PER HOUR WILL BE POSSIBLE TONIGHT WITHIN THE HEAVIEST LAKE EFFECT
   SNOW BANDS.

 * NORTH TO NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH 30 MPH WILL CAUSE AREAS
   OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW... ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES 
   IN LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...CAUSING OCCASIONAL 
   WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS 
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING 
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ001-003-180500-
/O.EXT.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T1200Z/
KEWEENAW-NORTHERN HOUGHTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COPPER HARBOR...HOUGHTON...HANCOCK
238 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 3 TO 6 INCHES OF SNOW LATE THIS AFTERNOON
   THROUGH TONIGHT...HIGHEST ACROSS THE HIGH TERRAIN FROM DELAWARE TO
   TWIN LAKES.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 MPH WILL PRODUCE PATCHES OF BLOWING
   SNOW...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ012-172200-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161217T2200Z/
MENOMINEE-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...MENOMINEE
138 PM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * SNOW WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH THROUGH EARLY EVENING...PRODUCING UP
   TO AN ADDITIONAL 1 INCH OF ACCUMULATION LATE THIS AFTERNOON.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS MAY REMAIN SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY THROUGH TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ013-014-180500-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T0500Z/
DELTA-SOUTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ESCANABA...GLADSTONE...MANISTIQUE
238 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * LIGHT SNOW WILL DIMINISH THROUGH THIS EVENING ALONG LAKE MICHIGAN.
   HOWEVER...LAKE EFFECT SNOW OFF LAKE SUPERIOR IS EXPECTED TO
   PRODUCE AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 5 INCHES OF SNOW ACROSS FAR NORTHERN
   DELTA COUNTY INTO CENTRAL SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY.

 * PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW IS POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY IN 
   OPEN AREAS. 

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS MAY REMAIN SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT
   DRIVING CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ007-085-180500-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T1700Z/
LUCE-NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NEWBERRY...SENEY
238 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 3 TO 7 INCHES OF LAKE EFFECT SNOW LATE THIS
   AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...HIGHEST ACROSS FAR NORTHERN
   SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY AND NORTHERN LUCE COUNTY. SNOWFALL AMOUNTS WILL
   BE LOWEST ALONG AND SOUTH OF M-28 FROM SENEY TO NEWBERRY.

 * NORTH WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH 25 MPH WILL PRODUCE PATCHES OF
   BLOWING SNOW...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

KLUBER
382 
WWUS43 KMQT 180013
WSWMQT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
713 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW CONTINUES ACROSS MUCH OF THE NORTH HALF OF
UPPER MICHIGAN...

MIZ004-180115-
/O.CAN.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T0600Z/
BARAGA-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...L'ANSE
713 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS WILL DROP AN ADDITIONAL INCH OR
   TWO OF SNOW TONIGHT. 

IMPACTS...

 * ROADS WILL REMAIN SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * SEND REPORTS TO NWS MARQUETTE OR VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT 
   FOR MORE INFORMATION. 

&&

$$

MIZ013-014-180115-
/O.CAN.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T0500Z/
DELTA-SOUTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ESCANABA...GLADSTONE...MANISTIQUE
713 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS WILL IMPACT MAINLY THE
   NORTHEAST HALF OF DELTA COUNTY AND THE PORTION OF SOUTHERN
   SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY INLAND FROM LAKE MICHIGAN TONIGHT...MAINLY
   AFTER MIDNIGHT. AS MUCH AS 1 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW WILL FALL
   THROUGH THE NIGHT IN THOSE AREAS.

IMPACTS...

 * ROADS WILL REMAIN SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * SEND REPORTS TO NWS MARQUETTE OR VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT 
   FOR MORE INFORMATION. 

&&

$$

MIZ002-009-181200-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T1200Z/
ONTONAGON-GOGEBIC-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ONTONAGON...IRONWOOD
713 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016 /613 PM CST SAT DEC 17 2016/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT ADDITIONAL LAKE EFFECT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS THROUGH TONIGHT
   OF 3 TO 6 INCHES ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN FROM IRONWOOD THROUGH
   WHITE PINE TO ROCKLAND. SNOW AMOUNTS WILL QUICKLY DIMINISH AWAY
   FROM LAKE SUPERIOR...WITH ADDITIONAL SNOWFALL UNDER AN INCH FROM
   WATERSMEET TO PAULDING.

 * SNOWFALL RATES OF UP TO 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR WILL BE POSSIBLE
   TONIGHT UNDER THE HEAVIEST LAKE EFFECT SNOW BANDS.

 * NORTH TO NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 MPH WILL PRODUCE 
   PATCHES OF BLOWING SNOW ALONG LAKE SUPERIOR. 

IMPACTS:

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES NEAR
   LAKE SUPERIOR IN LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW THROUGH
   TONIGHT...CAUSING OCCASIONAL WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DANGEROUS 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS 
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING 
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ005-180600-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T0600Z/
MARQUETTE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GWINN...MARQUETTE
713 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT ADDITIONAL LAKE EFFECT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 2 TO 5 INCHES
   THROUGH TONIGHT ACROSS EASTERN MARQUETTE COUNTY. SNOWFALL AMOUNTS
   WILL BE AN INCH OR LESS ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST HALF OF MARQUETTE
   COUNTY.

 * NORTH TO NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 TO 30 MPH WILL
   PRODUCE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES THIS
   EVENING OVER EASTERN MARQUETTE COUNTY IN LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND
   BLOWING SNOW...CAUSING OCCASIONAL WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DANGEROUS 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS 
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING 
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ006-181200-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T1700Z/
ALGER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND MARAIS...MUNISING
713 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 3 TO 8 INCHES OF LAKE EFFECT SNOW THROUGH
   SUNDAY MORNING. SNOWFALL RATES OF UP TO 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR
   WILL BE POSSIBLE TONIGHT UNDER THE HEAVIEST LAKE EFFECT SNOW
   BANDS.

 * NORTH TO NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH 30 MPH WILL CAUSE AREAS
   OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES 
   IN LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...CAUSING OCCASIONAL 
   WHITEOUT CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS 
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING 
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ001-003-181200-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T1200Z/
KEWEENAW-NORTHERN HOUGHTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COPPER HARBOR...HOUGHTON...HANCOCK
713 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW THROUGH TONIGHT...
   GREATEST ACROSS THE HIGH TERRAIN FROM DELAWARE TO TWIN LAKES.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 MPH WILL PRODUCE PATCHY BLOWING
   SNOW...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ007-085-181200-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T1700Z/
LUCE-NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NEWBERRY...SENEY
713 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS TO BECOME MORE NUMEROUS OVERNIGHT
   INTO SUNDAY MORNING. THESE SNOW SHOWERS WILL DROP AN ADDITIONAL 2
   TO 7 INCHES OF LAKE EFFECT SNOW THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...HIGHEST
   ACROSS FAR NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY AND NORTHWEST LUCE COUNTY.
   SNOWFALL AMOUNTS WILL BE LOWEST ALONG AND SOUTH OF M-28 FROM SENEY
   TO NEWBERRY.

 * NORTH WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH 25 MPH WILL PRODUCE PATCHES OF 
   BLOWING SNOW...ESPECIALLY NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR. 

IMPACTS:

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

KC
774 
WWUS43 KMQT 180348
WSWMQT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
1048 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW CONTINUES ACROSS MUCH OF THE NORTH HALF OF
UPPER MICHIGAN...

MIZ002-009-181200-
/O.CAN.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T1200Z/
ONTONAGON-GOGEBIC-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ONTONAGON...IRONWOOD
1048 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016 /948 PM CST SAT DEC 17 2016/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MARQUETTE HAS REPLACED THE WINTER
STORM WARNING WITH A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR LAKE EFFECT SNOW...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ SUNDAY.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT ADDITIONAL LAKE EFFECT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS THROUGH TONIGHT
   OF 2 TO 4 INCHES ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN FROM IRONWOOD THROUGH
   WHITE PINE TO ROCKLAND. SNOW AMOUNTS WILL QUICKLY DIMINISH AWAY
   FROM LAKE SUPERIOR...WITH ADDITIONAL SNOWFALL UNDER AN INCH FROM
   WATERSMEET TO PAULDING.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 MPH NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR WILL PRODUCE
   PATCHY BLOWING SNOW IN OPEN AREAS NEAR THE LAKE.

 * WIND CHILLS NEAR THE WISCONSIN BORDER WILL APPROACH 25 BELOW ZERO
   TOWARD SUNRISE ON SUNDAY.

IMPACTS...

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED
   ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ005-180500-
/O.CAN.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T0600Z/
MARQUETTE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GWINN...MARQUETTE
1048 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS OVER EASTERN MARQUETTE COUNTY WILL DROP UP
   TO 1 TO 3 INCHES OF ADDITIONAL SNOW NEAR THE ALGER COUNTY LINE
   BEFORE THESE SNOW SHOWERS SHIFT TO THE EAST LATE. SCATTERED SNOW
   SHOWERS TO THE WEST OF A LINE FROM MARQUETTE TO MCFARLAND WILL
   DROP LESS THAN AN INCH OF SNOW.

IMPACTS...

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * SEND REPORTS TO NWS MARQUETTE OR VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT 
   FOR MORE INFORMATION. 

&&

$$

MIZ006-181200-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T1700Z/
ALGER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND MARAIS...MUNISING
1048 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 7 INCHES OF LAKE EFFECT SNOW THROUGH
   SUNDAY MORNING. SNOWFALL RATES OF UP TO 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR
   WILL BE POSSIBLE INTO SUNDAY MORNING UNDER THE HEAVIEST LAKE
   EFFECT SNOW BANDS.

 * NORTH TO NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH 30 MPH NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR
   WILL CAUSE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN
   AREAS NEAR THE LAKE.

IMPACTS...

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON HAZARDOUS DRIVING
   CONDITIONS.

 * VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED BELOW ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES IN
   LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...CAUSING OCCASIONAL WHITEOUT
   CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN AREAS NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW MEANS 
   SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. 
   SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD BLOWING 
   SNOW...ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ001-003-181200-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T1200Z/
KEWEENAW-NORTHERN HOUGHTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COPPER HARBOR...HOUGHTON...HANCOCK
1048 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 1 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY
   MORNING...GREATEST ACROSS THE HIGH TERRAIN FROM DELAWARE TO TWIN
   LAKES.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 MPH WILL PRODUCE PATCHY BLOWING 
   SNOW...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN AREAS NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR. 

IMPACTS...

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ007-085-181200-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T1700Z/
LUCE-NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NEWBERRY...SENEY
1048 PM EST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
SUNDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS TO BECOME MORE NUMEROUS 
   OVERNIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING. THESE SNOW SHOWERS WILL DROP 
   AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 6 INCHES OF LAKE EFFECT SNOW THROUGH 
   SUNDAY MORNING...HIGHEST ACROSS FAR NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT 
   COUNTY AND NORTHWEST LUCE COUNTY. SNOWFALL AMOUNTS WILL BE 
   LOWEST ALONG AND SOUTH OF M-28 FROM SENEY TO NEWBERRY. 

 * NORTH WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH 25 MPH WILL CAUSE PATCHY BLOWING
   SNOW...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN AREAS NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR.

IMPACTS...

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

KC
589 
WWUS43 KMQT 180929
WSWMQT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
429 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW CONTINUES ACROSS MUCH OF THE NORTH HALF OF
UPPER MICHIGAN...

MIZ006-181730-
/O.CAN.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161218T1700Z/
/O.EXB.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T2100Z/
ALGER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GRAND MARAIS...MUNISING
429 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MARQUETTE HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON. THE WINTER STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS TO GRADUALLY SHIFT EAST OF
   MUNISING TODAY. LOOK FOR ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 2 TO 4
   INCHES...GREATEST FROM SHINGLETON TO GRAND MARAIS. 

 * NORTH WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH 25 MPH WILL CAUSE PATCHY BLOWING 
   SNOW...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN AREAS NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR. 

IMPACTS...

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED
   ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. 

&&

$$

MIZ009-181030-
/O.CAN.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T1200Z/
GOGEBIC-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...IRONWOOD
329 AM CST SUN DEC 18 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS WILL DIMINISH THIS MORNING WITH
   ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS OF AN INCH OR LESS.

IMPACTS...

 * ROADS WILL REMAIN SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * SEND REPORTS TO NWS MARQUETTE OR VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT 
   FOR MORE INFORMATION. 

&&

$$

MIZ001-003-181730-
/O.EXT.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161219T0000Z/
KEWEENAW-NORTHERN HOUGHTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COPPER HARBOR...HOUGHTON...HANCOCK
429 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 4 INCHES OF LAKE EFFECT SNOW
   TODAY...GREATEST ACROSS THE HIGH TERRAIN FROM DELAWARE TO TWIN
   LAKES.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 MPH WILL PRODUCE PATCHY BLOWING 
   SNOW...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN AREAS NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR. 

IMPACTS...

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

MIZ002-181730-
/O.EXT.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T2100Z/
ONTONAGON-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...ONTONAGON
429 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT ADDITIONAL LAKE EFFECT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES
   ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN FROM WHITE PINE TO ROCKLAND. SNOW
   AMOUNTS WILL QUICKLY DIMINISH AWAY FROM LAKE SUPERIOR...WITH
   ADDITIONAL SNOWFALL UNDER AN INCH FROM WATERSMEET TO PAULDING.

 * WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25 MPH NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR WILL 
   PRODUCE PATCHY BLOWING SNOW IN OPEN AREAS NEAR THE LAKE. 

IMPACTS...

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

&&

$$

MIZ007-085-181730-
/O.EXT.KMQT.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161218T2100Z/
LUCE-NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NEWBERRY...SENEY
429 AM EST SUN DEC 18 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * EXPECT SNOW SHOWERS TO CONTINUE INTO THIS AFTERNOON WITH
   ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES...HIGHEST ACROSS FAR
   NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY AND NORTHWEST LUCE COUNTY. SNOWFALL
   AMOUNTS WILL BE LOWEST ALONG AND SOUTH OF M-28 FROM SENEY TO
   NEWBERRY.

 * NORTH WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH 25 MPH WILL CAUSE PATCHY BLOWING 
   SNOW...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN AREAS NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR. 

IMPACTS...

 * ROADS WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY. PLAN ON DIFFICULT 
   DRIVING CONDITIONS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL 
   CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW 
   COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION 
   WHILE DRIVING. 

 * PREPARE...PLAN...AND STAY INFORMED. VISIT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MQT

$$

JLB

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Marquette, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Dec 16, 3:42 PM EST, 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 16, 3:42 PM EST, 11 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Marquette MI
342 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2016

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 328 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

Getting a minor lull in winter weather today, outside of a narrow
weak convergence LES band over the northern portions of the
Keweenaw. The focus later today will quickly turn towards the
impending pacific system as it progresses east across the Central
Plains towards the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley.

Leading line of cirrus clouds continue to advance over the U.P.
ahead of the upstream system, and the lower levels remain very dry
as Td's have hovered around -8 to -12 deg early this morning.
Upstream the lowest 0-3km remain dry and struggling to moisten
despite some weak isentropic ascent taking place across the Central
Plains.

The low-level flow will shift southerly to southwesterly briefly
ahead of the synoptic flow, which will allow LES to develop for
portions of Delta/Schoolcraft/Luce counties and extend further east
as well. Then due to a steadily moistening profile, expect light
snow to overspread the remainder of the forecast area later this
evening from southwest to north. The system continues to be out of
phase, which suggest slightly disorganized and less dynamical;
however, given the Pacific origins of the system, NWP tends to
struggle with the expansive nature of QPF. This also blends well
with guidance indicating the 850mb low remaining somewhat open as it
lifts northeast across Central/Southern Wisc into Lower Michigan
early Sat. As the mid-lvl support slides east aft 6z Sat, expect the
deeper moisture to follow as well. Some guidance members are still
indicating a narrow FGEN band could develop along the northern path
of the 850mb low, which would take it through Menominee county
towards Delta; however, confidence in this is low at this time.

Expect most of the snowfall through tonight to remain around
advisory criteria, then as flow turns northeasterly to
northwesterly, the Lake Superior component will kick-in and should
help to produce additional light snow later Sat. Temps today will
warm into the lower teens to possibly around 20, then with thick
cloud cover overnight expect temps to not fall off too much into the
single digits above zero.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday night through Friday)
Issued at 342 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

Moderate lake effect snow Saturday night, then one more quick shot
of arctic air for Sunday before conditions moderate back to
seasonable levels next week.

Saturday night: Deep layer moisture and forcing associated with the
approaching system today will depart the region Saturday night as a
mid-level trough shifts eastward across the region. Precip will
transition to pure LES across Upper MI during this time as H8 temps
fall to -27C across western Lake Superior to -22C over eastern Lake
Superior by Sunday morning. While inversion heights of less than
6kft may somewhat inhibit LES growth, nearly the entire convective
cloud depth will have unidirectional north winds and reside within
the DGZ before colder air arrives overnight. High-ratio LES may fall
at a decent rate within any snow band Saturday evening into the
overnight hours, especially across the far western CWA and north
central CWA. For this reason, have opted to extend headlines through
Saturday night for most counties bordering Lake Superior.

Sunday: Low-level winds will quickly back with the approach of a
weak surface ridge by late in the afternoon. Though a dominate LES
band may form over eastern Lake Superior while lifting northward
during this time, the continuous backing of the winds will result in
only a brief 1 to 3hr period of any heavier snowfall east of
Munising. The same will be true across the Keweenaw Peninsula,
especially in the afternoon. All LES should be confined to Lake
Superior by the evening hours.

Sunday night:  Quite a challenging temp forecast is in store during
this time. All signs point to the potential of a very cold night
given the passing surface ridge and fresh snow pack. However, WAA
will commence across at least the west half by the overnight hours.
Moreover, some mid to high level clouds may begin to filter across
the CWA ahead of an approaching clipper system. Expectation is that
temps will fall quickly in the evening hours, then gradually rise
overnight for at least the west half. Would not be surprised to see
some isolated -20F or lower values for the typically colder
locations interior central and maybe interior east. As for wind
chills, it will be a battle of increasing winds and rising temps by
daybreak to see if we will reach advisory-level chills of -25F or
lower.

Monday through Friday: A few clipper systems will bring several
rounds of light snow during this time (Monday, Tuesday into Tuesday
night, and Wednesday afternoon through Thursday). The first two
systems look rather disorganized, with only modest mid to upper-
level support. While the Wed-Thu system does have more upper-level
jet support, deep-layer moisture will be less than ideal. Will
continue to monitor each system, but at this time, all snowfall
events look to remain at sub-advisory levels. Otherwise, temps look
rather seasonable after Monday.
&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday afternoon)
Issued at 210 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

As deeper mstr returns this evening ahead of an aprchg lo pres, some
low clds/MVFR cigs wl return at all 3 TAF sites by late
afternoon/early evening. The arrival of some steady -sn wl result in
IFR vsbys at all the sites by late evng. The onset of lake effect
snow showers and blowing snow in N-NE flow behind the system will
likely result in periods of LIFR to possible VLIFR vsbys beginning
late this evening at IWD and overnight for SAW continuing through
much of Sat.
&&

.MARINE...(For the 4 PM Lake Superior forecast issuance)
Issued at 342 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

As low pressure slides east across the Ohio Valley tonight and the
lower Great Lakes on Saturday, expect NE gales to 35 knots to
develop overnight across western Lake Superior before becoming N
gales to 35 knots across central Lake Superior on Saturday. A few
gale gusts to 35 knots may linger into Saturday evening, though
winds should diminish to under 25 knots while backing west through
Sunday. SW winds to 30 knots will quickly develop Sunday night as
low pressure approaches from the NW. Some gales to 35 knots will be
possible across mainly the west and central lake on Monday. Winds
will gradually diminish Monday night through Tuesday night while
remaining W to SW. Winds will then remain under 25 knots through
Friday as a couple weak low pressure systems cross the Upper Great
Lakes.
&&

.MQT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Upper Michigan...
  Winter Weather Advisory from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to
     midnight EST /11 PM CST/ Saturday night for MIZ007-010-011-
     013-014-084-085.

  Winter Weather Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 7 AM EST
     Sunday for MIZ006.

  Winter Weather Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 1 AM EST
     Sunday for MIZ001-003.

  Winter Storm Warning from 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ this evening to
     7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Sunday for MIZ002-009.

  Winter Storm Warning from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday for
     MIZ004-005.

  Winter Weather Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 6 PM CST
     Saturday for MIZ012.

Lake Superior...
  Gale Warning from 4 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday for LSZ266.

  Gale Warning from 4 AM to 3 PM EST Saturday for LSZ243>245-248-
     264-265.

  Gale Warning from 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to noon EST /11 AM
     CST/ Saturday for LSZ240>242-263.

  Gale Warning from 10 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday for LSZ249.

  Gale Warning from 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/
     Saturday for LSZ162.

Lake Michigan...
None.
&&

SHORT TERM...Beachler
LONG TERM...Kluber
AVIATION...Voss
MARINE...Kluber
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 16, 3:47 PM EST, 6 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
347 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-171200-
KEWEENAW-ONTONAGON-NORTHERN HOUGHTON-BARAGA-MARQUETTE-ALGER-LUCE-
GOGEBIC-IRON-DICKINSON-MENOMINEE-DELTA-SOUTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-
SOUTHERN HOUGHTON-NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT-
347 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 /247 PM CST FRI DEC 16 2016/

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN UPPER
MICHIGAN AND CENTRAL UPPER MICHIGAN.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT

SNOW WILL SPREAD ACROSS UPPER MICHIGAN TONIGHT...FALLING MODERATELY
AT TIMES. NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS WILL ALSO ENHANCE SNOWFALL ACROSS
WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL UPPER MICHIGAN. ADDITIONALLY...WIND GUSTS
AS HIGH AS 35 MPH WILL PRODUCE BLOWING SNOW AND REDUCED VISIBILITIES
ALONG THE LAKE SUPERIOR SHORE. SEE THE LATEST WINTER WEATHER
STATEMENT FOR MORE DETAILS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

WIDESPREAD SNOW WILL DIMINISH OVER THE AREA SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY
EVENING. HOWEVER...HEAVIER LAKE EFFECT OR LAKE ENHANCED SNOW WILL
CONTINUE FOR THE NORTH TO NORTHWEST WIND SNOW BELTS SATURDAY AND
SATURDAY NIGHT. ADDITIONALLY...WIND GUSTS AS HIGH AS 35 MPH WILL
PRODUCE BLOWING SNOW AND REDUCED VISIBILITIES ALONG THE LAKE SUPERIOR
SHORE. SEE THE LATEST WINTER WEATHER STATEMENT FOR MORE DETAILS.

EXPECT BITTERLY COLD CONDITIONS SATURDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY MORNING.
WIND CHILL VALUES AS LOW AS 30 BELOW ZERO WILL BE POSSIBLE ACROSS THE
INTERIOR WEST HALF OF UPPER MICHIGAN SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY
MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS AND ANY KNOWN
ROAD CONDITIONS TO THE MARQUETTE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. THE PUBLIC
MAY PROVIDE REPORTS THROUGH OUR WEB PAGE...OUR FACEBOOK AND TWITTER
PAGES...OR BY PHONE.

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LAKE SUPERIOR WEST OF A LINE FROM SAXON HARBOR WI TO GRAND
PORTAGE MN BEYOND 5NM-SAXON HARBOR WI TO BLACK RIVER MI-
BLACK RIVER TO ONTONAGON MI-
ONTONAGON TO UPPER ENTRANCE OF PORTAGE CANAL MI-
UPPER ENTRANCE OF PORTAGE CANAL TO EAGLE RIVER MI-
EAGLE RIVER TO MANITOU ISLAND MI-
MANITOU ISLAND TO POINT ISABELLE MI-
POINT ISABELLE TO LOWER ENTRANCE OF PORTAGE CANAL MI-
LOWER ENTRANCE OF PORTAGE CANAL TO HURON ISLANDS MI INCLUDING
KEWEENAW AND HURON BAYS-HURON ISLANDS TO MARQUETTE MI-
MARQUETTE TO MUNISING MI-MUNISING TO GRAND MARAIS MI-
GRAND MARAIS TO WHITEFISH POINT MI-
LAKE SUPERIOR FROM SAXON HARBOR WI TO UPPER ENTRANCE TO PORTAGE
CANAL MI 5NM OFF SHORE TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER INCLUDING ISLE
ROYALE NATIONAL PARK-
LAKE SUPERIOR FROM UPPER ENTRANCE TO PORTAGE CANAL TO MANITOU
ISLAND MI 5NM OFF SHORE TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER-
LAKE SUPERIOR WEST OF LINE FROM MANITOU ISLAND TO MARQUETTE MI
BEYOND 5NM FROM SHORE-
LAKE SUPERIOR EAST OF A LINE FROM MANITOU ISLAND TO MARQUETTE MI
AND WEST OF A LINE FROM GRAND MARAIS MI TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER
BEYOND 5NM FROM SHORE-
LAKE SUPERIOR FROM GRAND MARAIS MI TO WHITEFISH POINT MI 5NM OFF
SHORE TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER-
347 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016 /247 PM CST FRI DEC 16 2016/

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN LAKE
SUPERIOR...CENTRAL LAKE SUPERIOR AND WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT

NORTHEAST GALES TO 35 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR
OVERNIGHT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

NORTHEAST GALES TO 35 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF LAKE SUPERIOR
ON SATURDAY.

HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY IS EXPECTED SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY MORNING.

SOUTHWEST GALES TO 35 KNOTS ARE POSSIBLE MONDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

THE NEED FOR WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTS IS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS
TIME.

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GREEN BAY NORTH OF LINE FROM CEDAR RIVER MI TO ROCK ISLAND
PASSAGE-SEUL CHOIX POINT TO POINT DETOUR MI-
5NM EAST OF A LINE FROM FAIRPORT MI TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE-
347 PM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN LAKE
MICHIGAN.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS WILL BE POSSIBLE SATURDAY EVENING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

THE NEED FOR WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTS IS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS
TIME.

KLUBER

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 16, 10:15 AM EST, 5 hours 38 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
1015 AM EST FRI DEC 16 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0800 AM     SNOW             1 SSW ALLOUEZ           47.28N 88.42W
12/16/2016  M6.0 INCH        HOUGHTON           MI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION KEARSARGE /KSGM4/.
            THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.

0700 AM     SNOW             11 S GRAND MARAIS       46.51N 85.96W
12/16/2016  M3.9 INCH        ALGER              MI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION GRAND MARAIS 10S
            /GMSM4/. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS
            24 HOURS.

0630 AM     SNOW             MUNISING                46.41N 86.66W
12/16/2016  M2.5 INCH        ALGER              MI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION MUNISING /MNSM4/. THE
            DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.

0700 AM     SNOW             NEWBERRY                46.36N 85.52W
12/16/2016  M2.3 INCH        LUCE               MI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION NEWBERRY CITY
            /NWCM4/. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS
            24 HOURS.

0800 AM     SNOW             1 SSE PAINESDALE        47.03N 88.67W
12/16/2016  M2.3 INCH        HOUGHTON           MI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION PAINESDALE /PDLM4/.
            THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.

&&

NWS MARQUETTE MI
IRIS SYSTEM

The office that day

Everything else NWS Marquette, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 15, 7:36 PM ESTLake Effect Snow AdvisoryMQTHoughton, Keweenaw11 hr
Dec 16, 4:32 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryMQTAlger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton and 7 more62 hr
Dec 16, 4:37 PM ESTGale WarningMQT22 hr
Dec 16, 4:37 PM ESTGale WarningMQT12 hr
Dec 16, 4:37 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryMQT4 days

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Michigan, 2016Every winter storm warning in 2016

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.