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Wind Chill Advisory 2, NWS Gaylord, MI

December 27, 2017

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this wind chill advisory at Dec 27, 2017, 3:37 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 27, 2017, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 12 hr.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 27, 2017, 3:37 PM EST (20:37 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2017, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 28, 2017, 10:00 AM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

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075 
WWUS43 KAPX 272037
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
337 PM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

MIZ016-272145-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-171227T2200Z/
Emmet-
Including the city of Petoskey
337 PM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Heavy snow showers have moved out of Emmet county. Therefore...the
Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

MIZ019>021-027-280445-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171228T1000Z/
Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Kalkaska-
Including the cities of Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, 
and Kalkaska
337 PM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions, including during the evening commute.
  Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches are expected with
  localized higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Charlevoix, Leelanau, Antrim and Kalkaska Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means
significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will
make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

$$

MIZ008-280445-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WC.Y.0002.171228T0300Z-171228T1500Z/
Chippewa-
Including the city of Sault Ste. Marie
337 PM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Cold wind chills as low 
  as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 
  minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 5 
  below zero to 25 below zero.

* WHERE...Chippewa County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

MIZ025-026-280445-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-171228T1000Z/
Benzie-Grand Traverse-
Including the cities of Frankfort and Traverse City
337 PM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions, including during the evening commute. Additional 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Benzie and Grand Traverse Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

MIZ015-280445-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.A.0004.171228T2000Z-171229T1200Z/
Mackinac-
Including the city of St. Ignace
337 PM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with
  localized amounts up to 9 inches across Western Mackinac county,
  are possible.

* WHERE...Mackinac County.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch for heavy lake effect snow means there is a
potential for a large amount of snow in only a few hours.
Visibilities and depth of snow can vary greatly, impacting travel
significantly. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

$$

http://www.weather.gov/apx
4 follow-up statements
227 
WWUS43 KAPX 280231
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
931 PM EST Wed Dec 27 2017



MIZ019>021-027-281000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171228T1000Z/
Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Kalkaska-
Including the cities of Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, 
and Kalkaska
931 PM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Where snow showers persist...additional snow
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected through early
  Thursday morning.

* WHERE...Charlevoix, Leelanau, Antrim and Kalkaska Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means
significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will
make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

$$

MIZ025-026-281000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-171228T1000Z/
Benzie-Grand Traverse-
Including the cities of Frankfort and Traverse City
931 PM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on slippery road
  conditions and reduced visibilities. Where snow showers
  persist...additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are
  expected through early Thursday morning.

* WHERE...Benzie and Grand Traverse Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

MIZ008-281100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WC.Y.0002.171228T0300Z-171228T1500Z/
Chippewa-
Including the city of Sault Ste. Marie
931 PM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Cold wind chills as low 
  as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 
  minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 15 
  below zero to 25 below zero.

* WHERE...Chippewa County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

MIZ015-281100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.A.0004.171228T2000Z-171229T1200Z/
Mackinac-
Including the city of St. Ignace
931 PM EST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions particularly across the western half of the county.
  Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized
  amounts up to 9 inches, are possible. Heaviest lake effect snows
  and accumulations will occur across western Mackinac county.

* WHERE...Mackinac County.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch for heavy lake effect snow means there is a
potential for a large amount of snow in only a few hours.
Visibilities and depth of snow can vary greatly, impacting travel
significantly. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

$$

http://www.weather.gov/apx
883 
WWUS43 KAPX 280832
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
332 AM EST Thu Dec 28 2017

MIZ019>021-027-281645-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171228T1700Z/
Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Kalkaska-
Including the cities of Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, 
and Kalkaska
332 AM EST Thu Dec 28 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Periods of accumulating lake effect snow with very low
  visibility continues. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the morning commute. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, locally higher.

* WHERE...Charlevoix, Leelanau, Antrim and Kalkaska Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in
  visibility at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means
significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will
make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

$$

MIZ015-281645-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0004.171228T2000Z-171229T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0038.171228T1700Z-171229T1700Z/
Mackinac-
Including the city of St. Ignace
332 AM EST Thu Dec 28 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow developing this afternoon with very low
  visibility expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including the evening commute. Total snow accumulations of 2 to
  5 inches across much of the county, with much higher snowfall of
  6 to 10 inches possible from Naubinway westward.

* WHERE...Mackinac County.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significantly reduced
  visibilities at times. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
  into this morning will cause frostbite in as little as 30 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

MIZ025-026-281645-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-171228T1700Z/
Benzie-Grand Traverse-
Including the cities of Frankfort and Traverse City
332 AM EST Thu Dec 28 2017

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

* WHAT...Periods of accumulating lake effect snow with very low
  visibility continues. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including the morning commute. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to 2 inches.

* WHERE...Benzie and Grand Traverse Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause 
  frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

MIZ008-281500-
/O.CON.KAPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171228T1500Z/
Chippewa-
Including the city of Sault Ste. Marie
332 AM EST Thu Dec 28 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.
  Expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to 30 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Chippewa County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

http://www.weather.gov/apx
434 
WWUS43 KAPX 280932
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
432 AM EST Thu Dec 28 2017

MIZ019>021-027-281045-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171228T1700Z/
Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Kalkaska-
Including the cities of Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, 
and Kalkaska
432 AM EST Thu Dec 28 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Lake snows were winding down. Therefore, the warning has been 
cancelled. 

$$

MIZ025-026-281045-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-171228T1700Z/
Benzie-Grand Traverse-
Including the cities of Frankfort and Traverse City
432 AM EST Thu Dec 28 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Lake snows were winding down. Therefore, the advisory has been
cancelled. 

$$

MIZ015-281745-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0038.171228T1700Z-171229T1700Z/
Mackinac-
Including the city of St. Ignace
432 AM EST Thu Dec 28 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
NOON EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow developing this afternoon with very 
  low visibility expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including the evening commute. Total snow accumulations of 2 
  to 5 inches across much of the county, with much higher 
  snowfall of 6 to 10 inches possible from Naubinway westward.

* WHERE...Mackinac County.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significantly reduced 
  visibilities at times. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below 
  zero into this morning will cause frostbite in as little as 30 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

MIZ008-281500-
/O.CON.KAPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171228T1500Z/
Chippewa-
Including the city of Sault Ste. Marie
432 AM EST Thu Dec 28 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to 30 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Chippewa County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

http://www.weather.gov/apx
466 
WWUS43 KAPX 281519
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1019 AM EST Thu Dec 28 2017

MIZ008-281630-
/O.EXP.KAPX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171228T1500Z/
Chippewa-
Including the city of Sault Ste. Marie
1019 AM EST Thu Dec 28 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The Wind Chill Advisory has been allowed to expire. However... 
temperatures will remain cold today with afternoon highs in the
single digits above zero to around 10 degrees and wind chills at 
or just below zero.

$$

MIZ015-282330-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0038.171228T1700Z-171229T1700Z/
Mackinac-
Including the city of St. Ignace
1019 AM EST Thu Dec 28 2017

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

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 11 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Mackinac County.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

http://www.weather.gov/apx

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