Alert archive / Indiana / Winter Storm Warnings in 2017
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Northern Indiana
NWS Northern Indiana issued this winter storm warning at Dec 11, 2017, 12:53 PM EST for Elkhart County, LaGrange County, Noble County, Indiana; Cass County, Saint Joseph County, Michigan. It took effect at Dec 12, 2017, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 21 hr. 7 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, 12:53 PM EST (17:53 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 12, 2017, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 12, 2017, 10:09 PM EST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Northern Indiana
Counties Elkhart County, IN, LaGrange County, IN, Noble County, IN, Cass County, MI, Saint Joseph County, MI
The radar
The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:59 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, 9:39 AM EST | SNOW 5 | Cassopolis, MI | STORM TOTAL. |
| Dec 12, 12:57 PM EST | SNOW 5 | Bear Lake, IN | STORM TOTAL. |
| Dec 12, 4:20 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Goshen, IN | STORM TOTAL. |
| Dec 12, 7:40 PM EST | SNOW 5 | Constantine, MI | |
| Dec 12, 7:40 PM EST | SNOW 6 | 4 N Middlebury, IN | |
| Dec 12, 7:40 PM EST | SNOW 9.5 | 4 Se Magician Lake, MI | |
| Dec 12, 7:44 PM EST | SNOW 6 | White Pigeon, MI |
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 12:00Z, 5.9 hours before the alert went out and 215 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
- 709 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 68 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 100 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 207 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
571 WWUS43 KIWX 111753 WSWIWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1253 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 INZ004-005-MIZ077-078-120200- /O.UPG.KIWX.WS.A.0002.171212T0600Z-171213T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KIWX.WS.W.0002.171212T0600Z-171213T1200Z/ St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Berrien-Cass MI- Including the cities of South Bend, Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, and Marcellus 1253 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning and evening commute on Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are possible. Blowing and drifting snow also possible with strong and gusty northwest winds. * WHERE...In Indiana, St. Joseph IN and Elkhart Counties. In Michigan, Berrien and Cass MI Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting between 30 and 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow making travel difficult, especially on east west roads. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour will be possible within the stronger lake effect bands. Whiteout conditions will likely occur in these bands. 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ INZ006-008-MIZ079-120200- /O.UPG.KIWX.WS.A.0002.171212T0600Z-171213T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KIWX.WS.W.0002.171212T0600Z-171213T1200Z/ Lagrange-Noble-St. Joseph MI- Including the cities of Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, and Mendon 1253 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning and evening commute on Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are possible. Blowing and drifting snow also possible with strong and gusty northwest winds. * WHERE...In Indiana, Lagrange and Noble Counties. In Michigan, St. Joseph MI County. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting between 30 and 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow making travel difficult, especially on east west roads. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour will be possible within the stronger lake effect bands. Whiteout conditions will likely occur in these bands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ INZ014-016-120200- /O.UPG.KIWX.WS.A.0002.171212T0600Z-171213T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KIWX.WW.Y.0002.171212T0600Z-171213T1200Z/ Marshall-Kosciusko- Including the cities of Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, and Mentone 1253 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute on Tuesday. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations will vary greatly from north to south, with 3 to 5 inches on average and localized amounts up to 8 inches, especially north of Route 30. * WHERE...Marshall and Kosciusko Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting between 30 and 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow making travel difficult, especially on east west roads. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible within the stronger lake effect bands. Whiteout conditions will likely occur in these bands. 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ INZ017-018-120200- /O.NEW.KIWX.WW.Y.0002.171212T0600Z-171213T1200Z/ Whitley-Allen IN- Including the cities of Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, and New Haven 1253 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute on Tuesday. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations will vary greatly from north to south, with 3 to 5 inches on average and localized amounts up to 8 inches, especially north of Route 30. * WHERE...Whitley and Allen IN Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting between 30 and 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow making travel difficult, especially on east west roads. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible within the stronger lake effect bands. Whiteout conditions will likely occur in these bands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas. Use caution when traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
7 follow-up statements
114 WWUS43 KIWX 120237 WSWIWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 937 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 INZ004-005-MIZ077-078-121100- /O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.171212T0600Z-171213T1200Z/ St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Berrien-Cass MI- Including the cities of South Bend, Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, and Marcellus 937 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, St. Joseph IN and Elkhart Counties. In Michigan, Berrien and Cass MI Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will lead to considerable 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ INZ006-008-MIZ079-121100- /O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.171212T0600Z-171213T1200Z/ Lagrange-Noble-St. Joseph MI- Including the cities of Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, and Mendon 937 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, Lagrange and Noble Counties. In Michigan, St. Joseph MI County. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to considerable blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ INZ014-016>018-121100- /O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0002.171212T0600Z-171213T1200Z/ Marshall-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN- Including the cities of Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, and New Haven 937 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute on Tuesday. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Marshall, Kosciusko, Whitley and Allen IN Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will lead to considerable 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
955 WWUS43 KIWX 120329 CCA WSWIWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1029 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 INZ004-005-MIZ077-078-121100- /O.COR.KIWX.WS.W.0002.171212T0600Z-171213T1200Z/ St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Berrien-Cass MI- Including the cities of South Bend, Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, and Marcellus 1029 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning and evening commute on Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, St. Joseph IN and Elkhart Counties. In Michigan, Berrien and Cass MI Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will lead to considerable blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ INZ006-008-MIZ079-121100- /O.COR.KIWX.WS.W.0002.171212T0600Z-171213T1200Z/ Lagrange-Noble-St. Joseph MI- Including the cities of Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, and Mendon 1029 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning and evening commute on Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, Lagrange and Noble Counties. In Michigan, St. Joseph MI County. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to considerable 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ INZ014-016>018-121100- /O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0002.171212T0600Z-171213T1200Z/ Marshall-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN- Including the cities of Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, and New Haven 1029 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute on Tuesday. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Marshall, Kosciusko, Whitley and Allen IN Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will lead to considerable blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas. Use caution when traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
959 WWUS43 KIWX 120946 WSWIWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 446 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 INZ004-005-MIZ077-078-121800- /O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Berrien-Cass MI- Including the cities of South Bend, Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, and Marcellus 446 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, including during the morning commute. Snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 11 inches, are expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, St. Joseph IN and Elkhart Counties. In Michigan, Berrien and Cass MI 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ INZ006-008-MIZ079-121800- /O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Lagrange-Noble-St. Joseph MI- Including the cities of Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, and Mendon 446 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches, are expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, Lagrange and Noble Counties. In Michigan, St. Joseph MI County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ INZ003-121800- /O.EXB.KIWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/ La Porte- Including the cities of Michigan City and La Porte 346 AM CST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute. In addition, reductions to visibility are expected. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are expected. * WHERE...La Porte County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 35 to 40 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ INZ014-016>018-121800- /O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Marshall-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN- Including the cities of Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, and New Haven 446 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Marshall, Kosciusko, Whitley and Allen IN Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas. Use caution when traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ MCD
027 WWUS43 KIWX 121500 WSWIWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1000 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 INZ004-005-MIZ077-078-122300- /O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Berrien-Cass MI- Including the cities of South Bend, Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, and Marcellus 1000 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Bands of moderate to locally heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including the evening commute. Additional snow accumulations will vary greatly ranging from a trace of snow to as much as 5 inches, depending on location and duration of snow bands. * WHERE...In Indiana, St. Joseph IN and Elkhart Counties. In Michigan, Berrien and Cass MI Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow as well as brief whiteout conditions, especially in rural areas. 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ INZ006-008-MIZ079-122300- /O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Lagrange-Noble-St. Joseph MI- Including the cities of Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, and Mendon 1000 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Bands of moderate to locally heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including the evening commute. Additional snow accumulations will vary greatly ranging from a trace of snow to as much as 6 inches, depending on location and duration of snow bands. . * WHERE...In Indiana, Lagrange and Noble Counties. In Michigan, St. Joseph MI County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow as well as brief whiteout conditions, especially in rural areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ INZ014-016>018-122300- /O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Marshall-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN- Including the cities of Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, and New Haven 1000 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Bands of moderate lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including the evening commute. Additional snow accumulations will vary greatly ranging from a trace of snow to as much as 3 inches, depending on location and duration of snow bands. * WHERE...Marshall, Kosciusko, Whitley and Allen IN Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, as well as brief whiteout conditions, especially in rural 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ INZ003-122300- /O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/ La Porte- Including the cities of Michigan City and La Porte 900 AM CST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Bands of moderate lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including the evening commute. Additional snow accumulations will vary greatly ranging from a trace of snow to as much as 3 inches, depending on location and duration of snow bands. * WHERE...La Porte County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow as well as brief whiteout conditions, especially in rural areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas. Use caution when traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
031 WWUS43 KIWX 122042 WSWIWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 342 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 INZ004-005-MIZ077-078-130400- /O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Berrien-Cass MI- Including the cities of South Bend, Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, and Marcellus 342 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Bands of moderate to locally heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Additional snow accumulations of one to three inches are expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, St. Joseph IN and Elkhart Counties. In Michigan, Berrien and Cass MI 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ INZ006-008-MIZ079-130400- /O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Lagrange-Noble-St. Joseph MI- Including the cities of Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, and Mendon 342 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Bands of moderate to locally heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, Lagrange and Noble Counties. In Michigan, St. Joseph MI County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ INZ014-016>018-130400- /O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Marshall-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN- Including the cities of Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, and New Haven 342 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Bands of moderate to locally heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of one to two inches are expected. * WHERE...Marshall, Kosciusko, Whitley and Allen IN Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ INZ003-130000- /O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/ La Porte- Including the cities of Michigan City and La Porte 242 PM CST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. * WHERE...La Porte County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas. Use caution when traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
957 WWUS43 KIWX 130056 WSWIWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 756 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 INZ014-016>018-130200- /O.CAN.KIWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Marshall-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN- Including the cities of Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, and New Haven 756 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ INZ004-005-MIZ077-078-130900- /O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Berrien-Cass MI- Including the cities of South Bend, Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, and Marcellus 756 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Additional accumulations up to one inch are expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, St. Joseph IN and Elkhart Counties. In Michigan, Berrien and Cass MI Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ INZ006-008-MIZ079-130900- /O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ Lagrange-Noble-St. Joseph MI- Including the cities of Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, and Mendon 756 PM 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 up to one inch are expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, Lagrange and Noble Counties. In Michigan, St. Joseph MI County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 25 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
414 WWUS43 KIWX 130309 WSWIWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1009 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 INZ004>006-008-MIZ077>079-130415- /O.CAN.KIWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171213T1200Z/ St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Noble-Berrien-Cass MI- St. Joseph MI- Including the cities of South Bend, Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Marcellus, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, and Mendon 1009 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat for significant additional snow accumulation has ended. Scattered flurries will end by 1 AM EST Wednesday. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Northern Indiana issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 3:41 AM EST | Winter Storm Watch | IWX | Elkhart, LaGrange, Marshall, Noble | 9 hr |
| Dec 11, 3:58 AM EST | Gale Warning | IWX | 36 hr | |
| Dec 11, 12:53 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | IWX | Allen, Marshall, Whitley | 31 hr |
| Dec 11, 3:44 PM EST | Lakeshore Flood Advisory | IWX | 24 hr |
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Winter Storm Warnings in Indiana, 2017Winter 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.