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Winter Storm Warning 7, NWS Gaylord, MI

December 11, 20174 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this winter storm warning at Dec 11, 2017, 4:17 AM EST for 4 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Dec 11, 2017, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 17 hr. 2 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
Dec 11, 2017, 4:17 AM EST (09:17 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2017, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 12, 2017, 3:09 PM EST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

Counties Benzie County, MI, Grand Traverse County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Manistee County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:16 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 12, 7:30 AM ESTSNOW 32 Wnw Traverse City, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION TCMM4, TRAVERSE CITY MUNSON. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Dec 12, 2:37 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 8Lake Ann, MI

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, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 287 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, Alpena, MI at 00:00Z on 2017-12-11Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Alpena, MI at 00:00Z on 2017-12-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 11 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
539 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
11 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
65 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

964 
WWUS43 KAPX 110917
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
417 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017


MIZ020-025-026-031-111700-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0007.171212T0300Z-171213T0500Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
and Manistee
417 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow will develop later tonight and
  persist through Tuesday. Along with gusty winds and blowing
  snow, plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the
  morning commute on Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches are expected, with localized amounts in excess of one
  foot possible. 

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to midnight EST Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  area of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

MIZ015-111700-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0031.171211T1100Z-171211T2300Z/
Mackinac-
Including the city of St. Ignace
417 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Lake enhanced snow showers will impact the western the
  central parts of Mackinac county today. Plan on slippery road
  conditions and reduced visibilities. Overall snow accumulations
  of 1 to 3 inches are expected across eastern upper Michigan
  today. However, lake enhanced snow showers off Lake Michigan
  will bring 3 to 5 inches of snow accumulations for some areas. 

* WHERE...Mackinac County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

$$

MIZ021-027-032-033-111700-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0032.171212T0300Z-171213T0500Z/
Antrim-Kalkaska-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Mancelona, Kalkaska, Cadillac, 
and Lake City
417 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow will develop later tonight and persist
  through Tuesday. Along with gusty winds and blowing snow, plan
  on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning
  commute on Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches
  are expected, with localized amounts possible.

* WHERE...Antrim, Kalkaska, Wexford and Missaukee Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to midnight EST Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

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
6 follow-up statements
419 
WWUS43 KAPX 111510
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1010 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

MIZ020-025-026-031-112315-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.171212T0300Z-171213T0500Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
and Manistee
1010 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions, including during the morning commute on 
  Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to midnight EST Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

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.

$$

MIZ015-112300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-171211T2300Z/
Mackinac-
Including the city of St. Ignace
1010 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions, including during the evening commute. Additional 
  snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Mackinac County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

$$

MIZ021-027-032-033-112315-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0032.171212T0300Z-171213T0500Z/
Antrim-Kalkaska-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Mancelona, Kalkaska, Cadillac, 
and Lake City
1010 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. 
  In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up 
  to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Antrim, Kalkaska, Wexford and Missaukee Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to midnight EST Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

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
155 
WWUS43 KAPX 112108
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
408 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

MIZ020-025-026-031-120515-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.171212T0300Z-171213T0500Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
and Manistee
408 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions, including during the morning commute on 
  Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 16 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to midnight EST Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

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.

$$

MIZ021-027-032-033-120515-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0032.171212T0300Z-171213T0500Z/
Antrim-Kalkaska-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Mancelona, Kalkaska, Cadillac, 
and Lake City
408 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. 
  In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up 
  to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Antrim, Kalkaska, Wexford and Missaukee Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to midnight EST Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

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.

$$

MIZ015-112300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-171211T2300Z/
Mackinac-
Including the city of St. Ignace
408 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Mackinac County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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
141 
WWUS43 KAPX 120355
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1055 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

MIZ020-025-026-031-121200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171213T0500Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
and Manistee
1055 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...A prolonged period of occasional lake effect snow. Plan 
  on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning 
  commute on Tuesday. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 11 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow, aiding in reducing
  visibility within the snow showers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for 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.

$$

MIZ021-027-032-033-121200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-171213T0500Z/
Antrim-Kalkaska-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Mancelona, Kalkaska, Cadillac, 
and Lake City
1055 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

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

* WHAT...A prolonged period of occasional lake effect snow. Plan
  on slippery road conditions, including during the morning
  commute on Tuesday. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Antrim, Kalkaska, Wexford and Missaukee Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow, aiding in reducing
  visibility within the snow showers.

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
338 
WWUS43 KAPX 120855
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
355 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017


MIZ020-025-026-031-122300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171213T0500Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
and Manistee
355 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Periodic heavy lake effect snow showers along with
  blowing snow and reduced visibilities will persist through the
  day and into this evening before diminishing. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions especially during the morning commute. Where 
  snow showers persist...total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 
  inches are expected through tonight, with localized amounts 
  around a foot possible. 

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.

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.

$$

MIZ016>018-022-023-028-122300-
/O.EXB.KAPX.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-171212T2300Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Otsego-Montmorency-Crawford-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Gaylord, Atlanta, and Grayling
355 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Periodic heavy lake effect snow showers will impact the
  region this morning. Gusty winds will produce blowing snow and
  low visibilities through the day. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions, especially during the morning commute. 

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.

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.

$$

MIZ008-015-122300-
/O.EXB.KAPX.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-171212T2300Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
355 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Periodic heavy lake effect snow showers will impact the
  region this morning. Gusty winds will produce blowing snow and
  low visibilities through the day. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions, especially during the morning commute. 

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as low as 
  15 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.

$$

MIZ019-122300-
/O.EXA.KAPX.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-171213T0500Z/
Charlevoix-
Including the city of Charlevoix
355 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WHAT...Periodic heavy lake effect snow showers along with gusty
  winds, blowing snow and reduced visibilities will impact the
  region today into this evening. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions, especially during the morning commute. Additional 
  snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Charlevoix County.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.

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.

$$

MIZ021-027-032-033-122300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-171213T0500Z/
Antrim-Kalkaska-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Mancelona, Kalkaska, Cadillac, 
and Lake City
355 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow showers along with gusty winds,
  blowing snow and reduced visibilities will impact the region
  today into this evening. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  especially during the morning commute. Additional snow
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with localized 
  amounts up to 6 inches possible. 

* WHERE...Antrim, Kalkaska, Wexford and Missaukee Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.

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
679 
WWUS43 KAPX 121436
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
936 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

MIZ008-015>018-022-023-028-121545-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-171212T2300Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Otsego-Montmorency-
Crawford-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, Petoskey, 
Cheboygan, Rogers City, Gaylord, Atlanta, and Grayling
936 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Light lake effect snow showers will continue through the remainder
of today, but with minimal new snow accumulation expected.

$$

MIZ020-025-026-031-130000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171213T0500Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
and Manistee
936 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions, including during the evening commute. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 10 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing
  and drifting snow and areas of greatly reduced visibility.

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.

$$

MIZ019-021-027-032-033-130000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-171213T0500Z/
Charlevoix-Antrim-Kalkaska-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Charlevoix, Mancelona, Kalkaska, 
Cadillac, and Lake City
936 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. In addition, some reductions to visibility are 
  expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 5 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Charlevoix, Antrim, Kalkaska, Wexford and Missaukee 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  blowing and drifting snow and areas of greatly reduced
  visibility.

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
420 
WWUS43 KAPX 122009
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
309 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

MIZ020-025-026-031-122115-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171213T0500Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
and Manistee
309 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Lingering mostly light lake effect snow showers this evening will
continue to produce brief periods of low visibility. Additional 
snowfall of one to three inches is expected by midnight. 
Motorists are urged to continue to use caution when traveling the
remainder of this afternoon and evening.

$$

MIZ019-021-027-032-033-122115-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-171213T0500Z/
Charlevoix-Antrim-Kalkaska-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Charlevoix, Mancelona, Kalkaska, 
Cadillac, and Lake City
309 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Lingering mostly light lake effect snow showers this evening will
continue to produce brief periods of low visibility. Additional 
snowfall of one to two inches is expected by midnight. Motorists 
are urged to continue to use caution when traveling the remainder 
of this afternoon and evening.

$$

http://www.weather.gov/apx

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 11, 4:17 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPX14 hr
Dec 11, 4:17 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPXAntrim, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Kalkaska, Missaukee and 4 more35 hr
Dec 11, 4:20 AM ESTGale WarningAPX43 hr
Dec 11, 4:20 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX48 hr

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.