Alert archive / Michigan / Winter Storm Warnings in 2017
Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Gaylord, MI
NWS Gaylord, MI issued this winter storm warning at Apr 5, 2017, 3:37 PM EDT for 11 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Apr 6, 2017, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 73 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 5, 2017, 3:37 PM EDT (19:37 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 6, 2017, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 6, 2017, 3:13 AM EDT
- In force
- 73 min
- Issued by
- NWS Gaylord, MI
Counties Alcona County, MI, Alpena County, MI, Arenac County, MI, Crawford County, MI, Gladwin County, MI, Iosco County, MI, Missaukee County, MI, Montmorency County, MI, Ogemaw County, MI, Oscoda County, MI, Roscommon County, MI
The radar
The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:41 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Alpena, MI (KAPX), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 149 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
- 1250 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 17 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 48 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
569 WWUS43 KAPX 051937 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 337 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017 MIZ023-024-028>030-033>036-041-042-060345- /O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0001.170406T0600Z-170407T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0004.170406T0600Z-170407T0300Z/ Montmorency-Alpena-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Missaukee-Roscommon- Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac- Including the cities of Atlanta, Alpena, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish 337 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow...which is in effect from 2 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday. The WINTER STORM WATCH is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Expect snow, heavy at times, to develop around midnight and then continue through the day Thursday. Snowfall and strong winds should taper off early Friday. The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between 4 AM and noon Thursday. * AMOUNTS...Heaviest snow accumulations are expected southeast of a line from Houghton Lake to Alpena where 6 to 9 inches are expected. * IMPACTS...Strong winds of 40 mph or more and heavy snow will reduce visibilities while driving. The strong winds and wet snow could damage trees and cause power outages as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow...sleet and ice are expected. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. For the latest road conditions...go to the MDOT website at michigan.gov. $$ MIZ017-018-022-027-032-060345- /O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0001.170406T0600Z-170407T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0022.170406T0600Z-170407T0300Z/ Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Otsego-Kalkaska-Wexford- Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Gaylord, Kalkaska, and Cadillac 337 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued A Winter Weather Advisory for strong winds and snow...which is in effect from 2 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday. The WINTER STORM WATCH is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Expect a wintry mix to develop around midnight and then continue through the day Thursday. * AMOUNTS...Accumulations of 3 to 6 inches of wet, heavy snow are expected. * IMPACTS...Look for reduced visibilities at times and slushy roads. Strong winds of 40 mph or more along with the wet snow could cause tree damage and scattered power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. For the latest road conditions...go to the MDOT website at michigan.gov. $$ MIZ016-019>021-025-026-031-060345- /O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0022.170406T0600Z-170407T0300Z/ Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee- Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Frankfort, Traverse City, and Manistee 337 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued A Winter Weather Advisory for strong winds and snow...which is in effect from 2 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday. * TIMING...Expect a wintry mix to develop around midnight and then continue through the day Thursday. * AMOUNTS...Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches of wet, heavy snow are expected along the Lake Michigan counties. * IMPACTS...Look for reduced visibilities at times and slushy roads. Strong winds of 40 mph or more along with the wet snow could cause tree damage and scattered power outages. 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. $$
2 follow-up statements
313 WWUS43 KAPX 060124 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 924 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017 MIZ023-024-028>030-033>036-041-042-060930- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0004.170406T0600Z-170407T0300Z/ Montmorency-Alpena-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Missaukee-Roscommon- Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac- Including the cities of Atlanta, Alpena, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish 924 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... * TIMING...Expect snow, heavy at times, and strong northeast winds, to develop after midnight and then continue through the day Thursday. Snowfall will taper off through Thursday evening while winds start to subside. The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between 4 AM and noon Thursday. * AMOUNTS...Heaviest snow accumulations are expected southeast of a line from Houghton Lake to Alpena where 6 to 9 inches are expected. * IMPACTS...Strong winds of 40 mph or more and heavy snow will reduce visibilities while driving. The strong winds and wet snow could damage trees and cause power outages as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow...sleet and ice are expected. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. For the latest road conditions...go to the MDOT website at michigan.gov. $$ MIZ016>022-025>027-031-032-060930- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0022.170406T0600Z-170407T0300Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego- Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford- Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Manistee, and Cadillac 924 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... * TIMING...Expect snow to develop after midnight, mixing with rain at times, then continue through the day Thursday. * AMOUNTS...Accumulations of 2 to 5 inches of snow, are expected with around an inch along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * IMPACTS...Look for reduced visibilities at times and slushy roads. Strong winds of 40 mph or more along with the wet snow could cause tree damage and scattered power outages. 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. $$
318 WWUS43 KAPX 060713 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 313 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 MIZ023-024-028>030-033>036-041-042-061715- /O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T0300Z/ /O.EXA.KAPX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-170407T0300Z/ Montmorency-Alpena-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Missaukee-Roscommon- Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac- Including the cities of Atlanta, Alpena, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish 313 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY, which is in effect until 11 PM EDT this evening. The WINTER STORM WARNING has been cancelled. * TIMING...Expect a mixture of rain and snow to gradually change over to snow this morning, especially inland from the immediate Lake Huron shoreline. Snow, or a rain and snow mix, will continue through much of this afternoon * AMOUNTS...Accumulations of 3 to 6 inches of snow are expected, with much less amounts closer to Lake Huron. * IMPACTS...Look for reduced visibilities at times and slushy roads. Strong winds of 40 mph or more along with the wet snow could cause some minor tree damage and scattered power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. For the latest road conditions...go to the MDOT website at michigan.gov. && $$ MIZ016>022-025>027-031-032-061715- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-170407T0300Z/ Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego- Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford- Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Manistee, and Cadillac 313 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Expect a mixture of rain and snow to gradually change over to snow this morning. Snow, or a rain and snow mix, will gradually end this afternoon * AMOUNTS...Accumulations of 1 to 4 inches of snow are expected, with the heaviest amounts east of Interstate 131. * IMPACTS...Look for reduced visibilities at times and slushy roads. Strong winds of 40 mph or more along with the wet snow could cause some minor tree damage and scattered power outages. 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. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 3:22 AM EDT | Gale Warning | APX | 60 hr | |
| Apr 5, 3:22 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | APX | 66 hr | |
| Apr 5, 3:37 PM EDT | Winter Weather Advisory | APX | Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Cheboygan and 16 more | 20 hr |
Nearby
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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.