Alert archive / Michigan / Winter Storm Warnings in 2017
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Gaylord, MI
NWS Gaylord, MI issued this winter storm warning at Mar 1, 2017, 3:19 AM EST for 7 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Mar 1, 2017, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 19 hr. 20 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 1, 2017, 3:19 AM EST (08:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 1, 2017, 4:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 1, 2017, 10:54 PM EST
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gaylord, MI
Counties Antrim County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Montmorency County, MI, Otsego County, MI, Presque Isle County, MI
The radar
The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 37 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 11:24 AM EST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | 2 Wsw Petoskey, MI | STORM TOTAL SO FAR. REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 1, 11:28 AM EST | HEAVY SNOW 5.5 | 2 Sse Alverno, MI | SNOW TOTAL SO FAR. REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 1, 11:36 AM EST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | Harbor Springs, MI | ESTIMATED SNOWFALL SO FAR IN TWO HOURS. REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 1, 12:05 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 4.6 | Indian River, MI | 3HR TOTAL THRU NOON. 8 INCH SNOWDEPTH. |
| Mar 1, 12:15 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 5 | 3 S Aloha, MI | SNOWFALL TOTAL SO FAR. REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 1, 1:25 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 6.5 | 3 Wnw Conway, MI | STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL SO FAR. |
| Mar 1, 2:00 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 2.4 | Indian River, MI | TOTAL OVER THE LAST 2 HOURS. OBSERVER REPORTS 7.5 INCHES SINCE EVENT STARTED. |
| Mar 1, 2:26 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 9 | 3 E Pellston, MI | STORM TOTAL SO FAR. |
| Mar 1, 2:28 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | Bellaire, MI | STORM TOTAL SO FAR. |
| Mar 1, 2:38 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 7 | 1 Nw Cheboygan, MI | STORM TOTAL SO FAR. |
| Mar 1, 3:50 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 4 | Gaylord, MI | STORM TOTAL SO FAR. |
| Mar 1, 4:28 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 9.3 | Indian River, MI | STORM TOTAL SO FAR. |
| Mar 1, 5:30 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 12 | Millersburg, MI | STORM TOTAL SO FAR. |
| Mar 1, 6:11 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 14 | 1 Nw Cheboygan, MI | STORM TOTAL SO FAR...UPDATED FROM EARLIER LSR. |
| Mar 1, 6:13 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 8 | Harbor Springs, MI | . |
| Mar 1, 6:24 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 6.3 | 3 Se Vanderbilt, MI | . |
| Mar 1, 6:28 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 12 | 3 Ese Ocqueoc, MI | MEDIA PASSED ALONG A FEW REPORTS OF AROUND 12 INCHES BETWEEN ONAWAY AND ROGERS CITY. |
| Mar 1, 6:31 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 14 | 4 Ssw P H Hoeft State P, MI | . |
| Mar 1, 6:32 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 13 | Alverno, MI | . |
| Mar 1, 9:00 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 12.4 | Indian River, MI | 14 HOUR STORM TOTAL. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Alpena, MI (KAPX), launched 00:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 185 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 523 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 64 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 147 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 205 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
842 WWUS43 KAPX 010819 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 319 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 MIZ008-015-012100- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.170301T0900Z-170302T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0002.170301T0900Z-170302T0300Z/ Chippewa-Mackinac- Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace 319 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING, which is in effect until 10 PM EST this evening. The WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is no longer in effect. * Light rain will mix with and change over to snow early this morning. A very brief period of sleet and freezing rain is possible during the transition. * Snow will continue through the day. The snow will be heavy at times. * Total snow accumulations will range from 3 to 10 inches. The highest amounts will be in eastern Mackinac and southeast Chippewa Counties. The lowest amounts will be near Whitefish Point. * Blustery north winds will result in some blowing and drifting snow today. * Look for reduced visibilities at times. Plan on slick and hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ016>023-012100- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.170301T1200Z-170302T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0002.170301T1100Z-170302T0600Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego- Montmorency- Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, and Atlanta 319 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING, which is in effect from 6 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Thursday. The WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is no longer in effect. * Rain will turn to snow by mid-morning. A very brief period of sleet and freezing rain is possible during the transition. * Snow will continue into this evening. The snow will be heavy at times, especially this afternoon. * Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches are expected. The highest amounts will be over the tip of northern lower Michigan, including Charlevoix, Emmet, Cheboygan, and Presque Isle Counties. * Blustery north winds will result in some blowing and drifting snow this afternoon and evening. * Look for reduced visibilities at times. Plan on slick and hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ024>036-012100- /O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.170301T1400Z-170302T0600Z/ Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona- Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco- Including the cities of Alpena, Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee, Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, and Tawas City 319 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * Rain will transition to snow by early afternoon. A very brief period of sleet and freezing rain is possible during the transition. * Snow will continue into this evening, The snow will be briefly heavy at times, especially this afternoon. * Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected. * Blustery northwest to north winds will result in some blowing and drifting snow this afternoon and evening. * Look for reduced visibilities at times. Plan on slick and hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. For the latest road conditions...go to the MDOT website at michigan.gov. $$ MIZ041-042-012100- /O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.170301T1900Z-170302T0600Z/ Gladwin-Arenac- Including the cities of Gladwin and Standish 319 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * Rain will transition to snow early to mid afternoon today. A very brief period of sleet and freezing rain is possible during the transition. * Snow will continue into this evening. * Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches are expected. * Blustery northwest winds will result in some blowing and drifting snow this afternoon and evening. * Look for reduced visibilities at times. The snow will result in hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. For the latest road conditions...go to the MDOT website at michigan.gov. $$ JZ
3 follow-up statements
491 WWUS43 KAPX 011604 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1104 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 MIZ008-015-020015- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170302T0300Z/ Chippewa-Mackinac- Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace 1104 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * Snow will continue through the day. The snow will be heavy at times. * Total snow accumulations will range from 3 to 10 inches. The highest amounts will be in eastern Mackinac and southeast Chippewa Counties. The lowest amounts will be near Whitefish Point. * Blustery north winds will result in some blowing and drifting snow today. * Look for reduced visibilities at times. Plan on slick and hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ016>023-020015- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170302T0600Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego- Montmorency- Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, and Atlanta 1104 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * Snow will continue into this evening. The snow will be heavy at times, with snowfall rates occassionally approaching 2 inches per hour. * Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches are expected. The highest amounts will be over the tip of northern lower Michigan, including Charlevoix, Emmet, Cheboygan, and Presque Isle Counties. * Blustery north winds will result in some blowing and drifting snow this afternoon and evening. * Look for reduced visibilities at times. Plan on slick and hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ024>036-020015- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170302T0600Z/ Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona- Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco- Including the cities of Alpena, Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee, Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, and Tawas City 1104 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * Rain will transition to snow by early afternoon. A very brief period of sleet and freezing rain is possible during the transition. * Snow will continue into this evening, The snow will be briefly heavy at times, especially this afternoon. * Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected. * Blustery northwest to north winds will result in some blowing and drifting snow this afternoon and evening. * Look for reduced visibilities at times. Plan on slick and hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. For the latest road conditions...go to the MDOT website at michigan.gov. $$ MIZ041-042-020015- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.170301T1900Z-170302T0600Z/ Gladwin-Arenac- Including the cities of Gladwin and Standish 1104 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * Rain will transition to snow early to mid afternoon today. A very brief period of sleet and freezing rain is possible during the transition. * Snow will continue into this evening. * Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches are expected. * Blustery northwest winds will result in some blowing and drifting snow this afternoon and evening. * Look for reduced visibilities at times. The snow will result in hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. For the latest road conditions...go to the MDOT website at michigan.gov. $$
796 WWUS43 KAPX 012009 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 309 PM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 MIZ008-015-020300- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170302T0300Z/ Chippewa-Mackinac- Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace 309 PM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * Snow will continue through the remainder of this afternoon. Snow will end quickly early this evening. * Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected. * Blustery north winds will result in some blowing and drifting snow. * Look for reduced visibilities at times. Plan on slick and hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ016>023-020415- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170302T0600Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego- Montmorency- Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, and Atlanta 309 PM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * Snow will continue into this evening. The snow will be heavy at times, with snowfall rates occassionally approaching 1 inch per hour. The snow will end quickly from west to east later this evening. * Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * Blustery north winds will result in some blowing and drifting snow into this evening. * Look for reduced visibilities at times. Plan on slick and hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ024>036-020415- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170302T0600Z/ Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona- Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco- Including the cities of Alpena, Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee, Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, and Tawas City 309 PM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * Snow will continue into this evening. The snow will be heavy at times, with snowfall rates occassionally approaching 1 inch per hour. The snow will end quickly from west to east later this evening. * Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * Blustery northwest to north winds will result in some blowing and drifting snow into this evening. * Look for reduced visibilities at times. Plan on slick and hazardous road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. For the latest road conditions...go to the MDOT website at michigan.gov. $$ MIZ041-042-020415- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170302T0600Z/ Gladwin-Arenac- Including the cities of Gladwin and Standish 309 PM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * Snow, at times briefly heavy, will spread across the area later this afternoon into early this evening. Snow will come to an end later this evening. * Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected. * Blustery northwest winds will result in some blowing and drifting snow into this evening. * Look for reduced visibilities at times. The combination of snow and a quick freeze on area roadways will result in hazardous driving conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. For the latest road conditions...go to the MDOT website at michigan.gov. $$ MSB
986 WWUS43 KAPX 020354 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1054 PM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 MIZ016>023-020500- /O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170302T0600Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego- Montmorency- Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, and Atlanta 1054 PM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Gaylord has cancelled the WINTER STORM WARNING. Snow has moved out of most of the area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. $$ MIZ024>036-041-042-020500- /O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170302T0600Z/ Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona- Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac- Including the cities of Alpena, Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee, Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish 1054 PM EST Wed Mar 1 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Gaylord has cancelled the WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY. Snow has moved out of most of the area. Therefore, the advisory has been cancelled. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 6:48 AM EST | River Flood Warning | APX | Arenac | 54 hr |
Nearby
Winter Storm Warnings in Michigan, 2017Every winter storm warning in 2017
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.