Alert archive / Michigan / Winter Storm Warnings in 2017
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Grand Rapids, MI
NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this winter storm warning at Dec 11, 2017, 3:41 AM EST for 9 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Dec 11, 2017, 10:25 AM EST. It was in force for 41 hr. 13 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, 3:41 AM EST (08:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 11, 2017, 10:25 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 13, 2017, 3:51 AM EST
- In force
- 41 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Rapids, MI
Counties Allegan County, MI, Kalamazoo County, MI, Lake County, MI, Mason County, MI, Muskegon County, MI, Newaygo County, MI, Oceana County, MI, Ottawa County, MI, Van Buren County, MI
The radar
The Grand Rapids radar (KGRR), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 12:00 AM EST | SNOW 0.4 | 2 Wsw Cloverville, MI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION MKNM4, MUSKEGON 4 SE. |
| Dec 12, 4:00 AM EST | SNOW 2 | Bloomingdale, MI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION BLMM4, BLOOMINGDALE. |
| Dec 12, 6:30 AM EST | SNOW 2.4 | 1 Ene Beechwood, MI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION HOLM4, HOLLAND. |
| Dec 12, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.5 | 1 Nne Brunswick, MI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION FREM4, 4 WSW FREMONT. |
| Dec 12, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.5 | 4 Sse Stony Lake, MI | COCORAHS STATION MI-OC-2, 4 SSE STONY LAKE. |
| Dec 12, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 2.8 | 1 Sw Spring Lake, MI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION GRDM4, GRAND HAVEN WWTP. |
| Dec 12, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 4 Nne Paw Paw, MI | COCORAHS STATION MI-VB-4, 3 NNE PAW PAW. |
| Dec 12, 7:30 AM EST | SNOW 2.1 | 2 Nnw Beechwood, MI | COCORAHS STATION MI-OW-14, 2 NW BEECHWOOD. |
| Dec 12, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 2.6 | 4 W Portage, MI | COCORAHS STATION MI-KZ-1, 3 W PORTAGE. |
| Dec 12, 9:45 AM EST | SNOW 0.5 | 1 Nne Ludington, MI | TOTAL SINCE MIDNIGHT. |
| Dec 12, 2:45 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 8 | 1 W Paw Paw, MI | |
| Dec 12, 10:00 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 7 | 1 Nnw Norton Shores, MI | STORM TOTAL AS OF 10 PM. |
| Dec 12, 10:00 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 7 | 1 Nw Norton Shores, MI | STORM TOTAL AS OF 10 PM. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 219 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
- 489 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 111 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 126 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
064 WWUS43 KGRR 110841 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 341 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-111645- /O.NEW.KGRR.WS.W.0002.171212T0300Z-171213T1200Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren- Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, Holland, and South Haven 341 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow squalls will develop early tonight and continue into Wednesday morning. Visibilities will be near zero at times due to winds gusting to over 35 mph at times causing strong blowing of snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning and evening commute on Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts over 12 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting over 35 mph will cause areas of extreme blowing and drifting snow. Due to the strong winds, and heavy snowfall some snow drifts may block some roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. $$ MIZ038-039-044-057-065-072-111645- /O.NEW.KGRR.WW.Y.0020.171212T0300Z-171213T1200Z/ Lake-Osceola-Newaygo-Kent-Barry-Kalamazoo- Including the cities of Baldwin, Reed City, Fremont, Grand Rapids, Hastings, and Kalamazoo 341 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow showers and a few snow squalls expected to develop by midnight or shortly after that. The snow showers with gusty winds will continue through Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning and evening commute on Tuesday. Brief white-outs are expected due to the blowing of snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Lake, Osceola, Newaygo, Kent, Barry and Kalamazoo counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. $$ wdm weather.gov/grr
10 follow-up statements
640 WWUS43 KGRR 111525 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1025 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-112330- /O.EXT.KGRR.WS.W.0002.171211T1525Z-171213T1200Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren- Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, Holland, and South Haven 1025 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the evening commute on Tuesday. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 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. $$ MIZ051-052-058-059-066-067-073-074-112330- /O.EXB.KGRR.WW.Y.0020.171211T1525Z-171212T0600Z/ Montcalm-Gratiot-Ionia-Clinton-Eaton-Ingham-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Greenville, Alma, Ionia, St. Johns, Charlotte, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Jackson 1025 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. $$ MIZ038-039-044-057-065-072-112330- /O.EXT.KGRR.WW.Y.0020.171211T1525Z-171213T1200Z/ Lake-Osceola-Newaygo-Kent-Barry-Kalamazoo- Including the cities of Baldwin, Reed City, Fremont, Grand Rapids, Hastings, and Kalamazoo 1025 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Lake, Osceola, Newaygo, Kent, Barry and Kalamazoo counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * 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. $$ weather.gov/grr
481 WWUS43 KGRR 112033 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 333 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-120445- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren- Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, Holland, and South Haven 333 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect will develop tonight. Travel will be very difficult including during the morning commute on Tuesday. Snow accumulations of 9 to 13 inches, with localized amounts up to 17 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. $$ MIZ051-052-058-059-066-067-073-074-120445- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-171212T0600Z/ Montcalm-Gratiot-Ionia-Clinton-Eaton-Ingham-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Greenville, Alma, Ionia, St. Johns, Charlotte, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Jackson 333 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow will continue. Plan on slippery road conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. 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. $$ MIZ038-039-044-057-065-072-120445- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Lake-Osceola-Newaygo-Kent-Barry-Kalamazoo- Including the cities of Baldwin, Reed City, Fremont, Grand Rapids, Hastings, and Kalamazoo 333 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow will develop tonight. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches in the western portions of the counties, are expected. * WHERE...Lake, Osceola, Newaygo, Kent, Barry and Kalamazoo counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas. Use caution when traveling. $$ weather.gov/grr
707 WWUS43 KGRR 112128 AAA WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 428 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 MIZ051-052-058-059-112230- /O.CAN.KGRR.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-171212T0600Z/ Montcalm-Gratiot-Ionia-Clinton- Including the cities of Greenville, Alma, Ionia, and St. Johns 428 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The heavy snow band will remain south of the area. $$ MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-120530- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren- Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, Holland, and South Haven 428 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the evening commute on Tuesday. Additional snow accumulations of 9 to 13 inches, with localized amounts up to 17 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. $$ MIZ066-067-073-074-120530- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-171212T0600Z/ Eaton-Ingham-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Charlotte, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Jackson 428 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Eaton, Ingham, Calhoun and Jackson counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. 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. $$ MIZ038-039-044-057-065-072-120530- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Lake-Osceola-Newaygo-Kent-Barry-Kalamazoo- Including the cities of Baldwin, Reed City, Fremont, Grand Rapids, Hastings, and Kalamazoo 428 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Lake, Osceola, Newaygo, Kent, Barry and Kalamazoo counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas. Use caution when traveling. $$ weather.gov/grr
372 WWUS43 KGRR 120231 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 931 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-121045- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren- Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, Holland, and South Haven 931 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Tuesday. Additional snow accumulations of 9 to 13 inches, with localized amounts up to 17 inches, are expected. Patchy freezing drizzle is possible as well tonight. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * 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. $$ MIZ066-067-073-074-120600- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-171212T0600Z/ Eaton-Ingham-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Charlotte, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Jackson 931 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches are expected. Patchy freezing drizzle is possible as well tonight. * WHERE...Eaton, Ingham, Calhoun and Jackson counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. $$ MIZ038-039-044-057-065-072-121045- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Lake-Osceola-Newaygo-Kent-Barry-Kalamazoo- Including the cities of Baldwin, Reed City, Fremont, Grand Rapids, Hastings, and Kalamazoo 931 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are expected. Patchy freezing drizzle is possible as well tonight. * WHERE...Lake, Osceola, Newaygo, Kent, Barry and Kalamazoo counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * 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. $$ weather.gov/grr
396 WWUS43 KGRR 120558 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1258 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-121400- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren- Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, Holland, and South Haven 1258 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow showers will become widespread by 5 am. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. $$ MIZ066-067-073-074-121000- /O.EXT.KGRR.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-171212T1000Z/ Eaton-Ingham-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Charlotte, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Jackson 1258 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Freezing drizzle mixed with snow is occurring but will change to all snow by 5 am. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations will be much less than an inch. * WHERE...Eaton, Ingham, Calhoun and Jackson counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST early this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing drizzle will coat road surfaces, bridges and overpasses being the most impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for freezing drizzle will result in dangously slippery roads making travel difficult. Be prepared for icy roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. $$ MIZ038-039-044-057-065-072-121400- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Lake-Osceola-Newaygo-Kent-Barry-Kalamazoo- Including the cities of Baldwin, Reed City, Fremont, Grand Rapids, Hastings, and Kalamazoo 1258 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow showers will become widespread by 5 am. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 11 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Lake, Osceola, Newaygo, Kent, Barry and Kalamazoo counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas. Use caution when traveling. $$ WDM weather.gov/grr
865 WWUS43 KGRR 120851 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 351 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 MIZ066-067-073-074-121000- /O.CAN.KGRR.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-171212T1000Z/ Eaton-Ingham-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Charlotte, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Jackson 351 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The freezing drizzle has ended as the colder air finally has pushed in across the area. All areas are now getting snow showers. $$ MIZ038-044-072-121700- /O.UPG.KGRR.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Lake-Newaygo-Kalamazoo- Including the cities of Baldwin, Fremont, and Kalamazoo 351 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow squalls will continue into early tonight. Plan on very difficult travel conditions, including during the morning and evening commute. Due to the high snowfall rates and blowing and drifting snow, snow plows may not be able to keep up with keep the roads clear in some areas. Sections of some local roads may be impassable at times due to the extreme drifting with the heavy snow squalls. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are expected. * WHERE...The western sections Lake, Newaygo and Kalamazoo counties will see the greatest impacts from this event. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. $$ MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-121700- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren- Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, Holland, and South Haven 351 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow squalls will continue into early tonight. Plan on very difficult travel conditions, including during the morning and evening commute. Due to the high snowfall rates and blowing and drifting snow, snow plows may not be able to keep up with keep the roads clear. Sections of some local roads may be impassable at times due to the extreme drifting with the heavy snow squalls. Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of near zero visibility in 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. $$ MIZ039-057-065-121700- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Osceola-Kent-Barry- Including the cities of Reed City, Grand Rapids, and Hastings 351 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow showers will continue through early Wednesday morning. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Osceola, Kent and Barry counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Visibilities may be briefly near zero at time in open areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas. Use caution when traveling. $$ weather.gov/grr
703 WWUS43 KGRR 121503 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1003 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 MIZ038-044-122315- /O.CAN.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.WW.Y.0021.171212T1503Z-171213T0500Z/ Lake-Newaygo- Including the cities of Baldwin and Fremont 1003 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Lake and Newaygo counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. $$ MIZ039-057-065-121615- /O.CAN.KGRR.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Osceola-Kent-Barry- Including the cities of Reed City, Grand Rapids, and Hastings 1003 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-072-122315- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-Kalamazoo- Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, Holland, South Haven, and Kalamazoo 1003 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 11 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * 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. $$ weather.gov/grr
824 WWUS43 KGRR 122045 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 345 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 MIZ072-130445- /O.CAN.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.WW.Y.0022.171213T1200Z-171214T0400Z/ Kalamazoo- Including the city of Kalamazoo 345 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...Kalamazoo county. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. $$ MIZ038-044-130445- /O.CAN.KGRR.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-171213T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.WW.Y.0022.171213T1200Z-171214T0400Z/ Lake-Newaygo- Including the cities of Baldwin and Fremont 345 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...Lake and Newaygo counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. 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. $$ MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-130445- /O.EXT.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171214T0400Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren- Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, Holland, and South Haven 345 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches are expected. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph tonight will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. $$ MIZ039-040-045-046-051-052-057>059-065>067-073-074-130445- /O.NEW.KGRR.WW.Y.0022.171213T1200Z-171214T0400Z/ Osceola-Clare-Mecosta-Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent-Ionia- Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Reed City, Clare, Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Jackson 345 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. 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. $$ weather.gov/grr
546 WWUS43 KGRR 130231 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 931 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-131045- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171214T0400Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren- Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, Holland, and South Haven 931 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during commutes on Wednesday. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches are expected. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. $$ MIZ038>040-044>046-051-052-057>059-065>067-072>074-131045- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0022.171213T1200Z-171214T0400Z/ Lake-Osceola-Clare-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent- Ionia-Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, Fremont, Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 931 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. 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. $$ weather.gov/grr
971 WWUS43 KGRR 130851 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 351 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017 MIZ037-043-050-131700- /O.CAN.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171214T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.WS.W.0003.171213T1200Z-171214T0400Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon- Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, and Muskegon 351 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially this afternoon and evening. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 11 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times as snowfall rates may reach an inch an hour. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. $$ MIZ056-064-071-131700- /O.CAN.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171214T0400Z/ /O.EXA.KGRR.WW.Y.0022.171213T1200Z-171214T0400Z/ Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren- Including the cities of Grand Haven, Jenison, Holland, and South Haven 351 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 11 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. 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. $$ MIZ038-044>046-051-052-057>059-066-067-131700- /O.UPG.KGRR.WW.Y.0022.171213T1200Z-171214T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.WS.W.0003.171213T1200Z-171214T0400Z/ Lake-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent-Ionia-Clinton- Eaton-Ingham- Including the cities of Baldwin, Fremont, Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Charlotte, and Lansing 351 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the afternoon and evening hours. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 11 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times as snowfall rates may reach an inch an hour. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. $$ MIZ039-040-131700- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0022.171213T1200Z-171214T0400Z/ Osceola-Clare- Including the cities of Reed City and Clare 351 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...Osceola and Clare counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 11 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. 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. $$ MIZ065-072>074-131700- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0022.171213T1200Z-171214T0400Z/ Barry-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Hastings, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 351 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...Barry, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Jackson counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 11 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. $$ weather.gov/grr
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Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 9:50 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | GRR | Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Jackson | 115 min |
| Dec 11, 2:57 AM EST | Gale Warning | GRR | 37 hr | |
| Dec 11, 3:41 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | GRR | Barry, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham and 8 more | 30 hr |
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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.