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Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Northern Indiana

December 23, 2017Elkhart County, Marshall County, Starke County, Indiana; Cass County, Michigan

NWS Northern Indiana issued this winter storm warning at Dec 23, 2017, 3:11 PM EST for Elkhart County, Marshall County, Starke County, Indiana; Cass County, Michigan. It took effect at Dec 24, 2017, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 32 hr. 8 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 23, 2017, 3:11 PM EST (20:11 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 24, 2017, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 25, 2017, 2:54 PM EST
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana

Counties Elkhart County, IN, Marshall County, IN, Starke County, IN, Cass County, MI

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:09 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 24, 3:50 PM ESTSNOW 3Culver, INSTILL SNOWING.
Dec 24, 4:09 PM ESTSNOW 3Koontz Lake, INSTILL SNOWING.
Dec 24, 6:00 PM ESTSNOW 4.52 Se Argos, IN
Dec 24, 6:30 PM ESTSNOW 2Goshen, IN
Dec 24, 6:33 PM ESTSNOW 2.9Millersburg, IN
Dec 24, 11:03 PM ESTSNOW 5Nappanee, IN
Dec 25, 12:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.52 Wsw Elkhart, INCO-OP OBSERVER STATION EKMI3, ELKHART PUBLIC WORKS & UT.
Dec 25, 8:14 AM ESTSNOW 7Nappanee, INSTORM TOTAL.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 254 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, Lincoln, IL at 12:00Z on 2017-12-23Temperature 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, Lincoln, IL at 12:00Z on 2017-12-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -116 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
621 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
70 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-116 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-102 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

217 
WWUS43 KIWX 232011
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
311 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

INZ003-004-MIZ077-240415-
/O.NEW.KIWX.WS.W.0003.171224T1200Z-171226T0000Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Berrien-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Niles, Benton Harbor, 
St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, 
and Paw Paw Lake
311 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017 /211 PM CST Sat Dec 23 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ SUNDAY
TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected Sunday. Lake effect
  snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected Sunday night
  and Monday. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches are
  forecast.

* WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte and St. Joseph IN Counties. In 
  Michigan, Berrien County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Sunday to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ 
  Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts
  as high as 30 mph on Christmas day will cause patchy blowing 
  and drifting snow.

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. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

INZ005-012>016-020-022>024-032-MIZ078-240415-
/O.NEW.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.171224T1200Z-171225T0000Z/
Elkhart-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-White-Cass IN-
Miami-Wabash-Grant-Cass MI-
Including the cities of Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Knox, 
North Judson, Bass Lake, Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, 
Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Rochester, Akron, Warsaw, Winona Lake, 
Syracuse, Mentone, Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, 
Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, 
North Manchester, Marion, Gas City, Upland, Dowagiac, Cassopolis,
and Marcellus
311 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017 /211 PM CST Sat Dec 23 2017/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ TO
7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times and snow covered roads.

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.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

INZ006>009-017-018-025>027-033-034-MIZ079>081-OHZ001-002-004-005-
015-016-024-025-240415-
/O.NEW.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.171224T1500Z-171225T0300Z/
Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Whitley-Allen IN-Huntington-Wells-
Adams-Blackford-Jay-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, 
Fremont, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, 
Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, 
Huntington, Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, 
Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Sturgis, 
Three Rivers, White Pigeon, Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, 
Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, Bryan, Edgerton, Wauseon, 
Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, 
Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, 
Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, 
Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville
311 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and 
  northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times and snow covered roads.

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.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
8 follow-up statements
321 
WWUS43 KIWX 240246
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
946 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

INZ003-004-MIZ077-241100-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0003.171224T1200Z-171226T0000Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Berrien-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Niles, Benton Harbor, 
St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, 
and Paw Paw Lake
946 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017 /846 PM CST Sat Dec 23 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected 
  Sunday. Lake effect snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are 
  expected Sunday night and Monday. Total snow accumulations 
  between 5 and 9 inches are forecast.

* WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte and St. Joseph IN Counties. In 
  Michigan, Berrien County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Sunday to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ 
  Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with 
  gusts as high as 30 mph on Christmas day will cause patchy 
  blowing and drifting snow.

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. 

$$

INZ005-012>016-020-022>024-032-MIZ078-241100-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.171224T1200Z-171225T0000Z/
Elkhart-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-White-Cass IN-
Miami-Wabash-Grant-Cass MI-
Including the cities of Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Knox, 
North Judson, Bass Lake, Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, 
Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Rochester, Akron, Warsaw, Winona Lake, 
Syracuse, Mentone, Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, 
Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, 
North Manchester, Marion, Gas City, Upland, Dowagiac, Cassopolis,
and Marcellus
946 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017 /846 PM CST Sat Dec 23 2017/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times and snow covered roads.

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.

$$

INZ006>009-017-018-025>027-033-034-MIZ079>081-OHZ001-002-004-005-
015-016-024-025-241100-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.171224T1500Z-171225T0300Z/
Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Whitley-Allen IN-Huntington-Wells-
Adams-Blackford-Jay-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, 
Fremont, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, 
Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, 
Huntington, Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, 
Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Sturgis, 
Three Rivers, White Pigeon, Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, 
Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, Bryan, Edgerton, Wauseon, 
Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, 
Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, 
Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, 
Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville
946 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and 
  northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times and snow covered roads.

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.

$$
696 
WWUS43 KIWX 240856
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
356 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

INZ005-012-014-016-MIZ078-241700-
/O.UPG.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.171224T1200Z-171225T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KIWX.WS.W.0003.171224T1200Z-171226T0000Z/
Elkhart-Starke-Marshall-Kosciusko-Cass MI-
Including the cities of Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Knox, 
North Judson, Bass Lake, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Warsaw, 
Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, 
and Marcellus
356 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 /256 AM CST Sun Dec 24 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected today. Lake effect
  snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches are expected tonight. Total
  snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches are forecast.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Elkhart, Starke, Marshall and Kosciusko
  Counties. In Michigan, Cass County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ this morning to 7 PM EST /6 PM 
  CST/ Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts as 
  high as 30 mph on Christmas day will cause patchy blowing and 
  drifting snow.

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.

$$

INZ003-004-MIZ077-241700-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0003.171224T1200Z-171226T0000Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Berrien-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Niles, Benton Harbor, 
St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, 
and Paw Paw Lake
356 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 /256 AM CST Sun Dec 24 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected today. Lake effect
  snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected tonight and 
  Monday. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches are 
  forecast.

* WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte and St. Joseph IN Counties. In 
  Michigan, Berrien County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ this morning to 7 PM EST /6 PM 
  CST/ Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts as
  high as 35 mph on Christmas day will cause areas of blowing and
  drifting snow.

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.

$$

INZ013-015-020-022>024-032-241700-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.171224T1200Z-171225T0000Z/
Pulaski-Fulton IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Grant-
Including the cities of Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, 
Rochester, Akron, Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, 
Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, 
North Manchester, Marion, Gas City, and Upland
356 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 /256 AM CST Sun Dec 24 2017/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ this morning to 7 PM EST /6 PM 
  CST/ this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times and snow covered roads.

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.


$$

INZ006>009-017-018-025>027-033-034-MIZ079>081-OHZ001-002-004-005-
015-016-024-025-241700-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.171224T1500Z-171225T0300Z/
Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Whitley-Allen IN-Huntington-Wells-
Adams-Blackford-Jay-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, 
Fremont, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, 
Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, 
Huntington, Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, 
Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Sturgis, 
Three Rivers, White Pigeon, Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, 
Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, Bryan, Edgerton, Wauseon, 
Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, 
Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, 
Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, 
Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville
356 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and 
  northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times and snow covered roads.

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.


$$
125 
WWUS43 KIWX 241647
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1147 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

INZ003>005-012-014-016-MIZ077-078-250100-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-171226T0000Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Starke-Marshall-Kosciusko-Berrien-
Cass MI-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, 
Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Warsaw, 
Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph,
Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, 
Cassopolis, and Marcellus
1147 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 /1047 AM CST Sun Dec 24 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Indiana, LaPorte, Elkhart, Starke, St. Joseph,
  Marshall, and Kosciusko Counties. In Michigan, Berrien and Cass
  Counties.


* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts as
  high as 35 mph on Christmas day will cause areas of blowing and
  drifting snow..

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. 

$$

INZ013-015-020-022>024-032-250000-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171225T0000Z/
Pulaski-Fulton IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Grant-
Including the cities of Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, 
Rochester, Akron, Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, 
Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, 
North Manchester, Marion, Gas City, and Upland
1147 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 /1047 AM CST Sun Dec 24 2017/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Light to moderate snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ 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.

$$

INZ006>009-017-018-025>027-033-034-MIZ079>081-OHZ001-002-004-005-
015-016-024-025-250100-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171225T0300Z/
Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Whitley-Allen IN-Huntington-Wells-
Adams-Blackford-Jay-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, 
Fremont, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, 
Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, 
Huntington, Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, 
Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Sturgis, 
Three Rivers, White Pigeon, Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, 
Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, Bryan, Edgerton, Wauseon, 
Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, 
Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, 
Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, 
Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville
1147 AM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Snow
  accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and 
  northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

$$

MCD
692 
WWUS43 KIWX 242038
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
338 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

INZ003>005-012-014-016-MIZ077-078-250445-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-171226T0000Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Starke-Marshall-Kosciusko-Berrien-
Cass MI-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, 
Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Warsaw, 
Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph,
Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, 
Cassopolis, and Marcellus
338 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 /238 PM CST Sun Dec 24 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...In Indiana, LaPorte, Elkhart, Starke, St. Joseph,
  Marshall, and Kosciusko Counties. In Michigan, Berrien and Cass
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts as
  high as 30-35 mph on Christmas day will cause areas of blowing
  and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. 

$$

INZ013-015-020-022>024-032-250000-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171225T0000Z/
Pulaski-Fulton IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Grant-
Including the cities of Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, 
Rochester, Akron, Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, 
Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, 
North Manchester, Marion, Gas City, and Upland
338 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 /238 PM CST Sun Dec 24 2017/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate snow occurring. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ 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.

$$

INZ006>009-017-018-025>027-033-034-MIZ079>081-OHZ001-002-004-005-
015-016-024-025-250300-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171225T0300Z/
Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Whitley-Allen IN-Huntington-Wells-
Adams-Blackford-Jay-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, 
Fremont, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, 
Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, 
Huntington, Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, 
Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Sturgis, 
Three Rivers, White Pigeon, Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, 
Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, Bryan, Edgerton, Wauseon, 
Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, 
Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, 
Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, 
Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville
338 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate snow occurring. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and 
  northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

$$

MCD
416 
WWUS43 KIWX 250305
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1005 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

INZ006>009-017-018-025>027-033-034-MIZ079>081-OHZ001-002-004-005-
015-016-024-025-250415-
/O.EXP.KIWX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171225T0300Z/
Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Whitley-Allen IN-Huntington-Wells-
Adams-Blackford-Jay-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, 
Fremont, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, 
Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, 
Huntington, Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, 
Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Sturgis, 
Three Rivers, White Pigeon, Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, 
Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, Bryan, Edgerton, Wauseon, 
Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, 
Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, 
Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, 
Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville
1005 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

While additional snowfall amounts will be light, all roads will 
remain snow covered and slick through Christmas. Some patchy
blowing snow, in open rural areas along north south roads 
Christmas afternoon. 

$$

INZ003>005-012-014-016-MIZ077-078-251130-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-171226T0000Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Starke-Marshall-Kosciusko-Berrien-
Cass MI-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, 
Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Warsaw, 
Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph,
Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, 
Cassopolis, and Marcellus
1005 PM EST Sun Dec 24 2017 /905 PM CST Sun Dec 24 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow occurring. Plan on treacherous
  travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches, 
  amounts around 1 foot in parts of Saint Joseph County Indiana 
  and Berrien County Michigan. 

* WHERE...In Indiana, LaPorte, Elkhart, Starke, St. Joseph, 
  Marshall, and Kosciusko Counties. In Michigan, Berrien and 
  Cass Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts as
  high as 35 mph on Christmas day will cause areas of blowing and
  drifting snow, especially on north south roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. 

$$
432 
WWUS43 KIWX 250855
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
355 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

INZ012-014-016-251000-
/O.CAN.KIWX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-171226T0000Z/
Starke-Marshall-Kosciusko-
Including the cities of Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake, Plymouth, 
Bremen, Culver, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, and Mentone
355 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 /255 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snowfall has ended but west winds gusting up to 30 mph will lead
to patchy blowing and drifting snow today...particularly in open
rural areas along north south roads.

$$

INZ003>005-MIZ077-078-251700-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-171226T0000Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Berrien-Cass MI-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, 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
355 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 /255 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Light snow still occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches
  are expected today, mainly in Berrien and Cass Counties.

* WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte, St. Joseph IN and Elkhart
  Counties. In Michigan, Berrien and Cass Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts as
  high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow
  today, especially on north south roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

$$
121 
WWUS43 KIWX 251647
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1147 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

INZ003>005-MIZ077-078-260000-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-171226T0000Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Berrien-Cass MI-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, 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
1147 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 /1047 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Light snow still occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches
  are expected today, mainly in Berrien and Cass Counties. Between
  one half inch and one inch possible from US highway 20 north
  across Indiana. 

* WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte, St. Joseph IN and Elkhart 
  Counties. In Michigan, Berrien and Cass Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts as 
  high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow 
  today, especially on north south roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. 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.

$$
524 
WWUS43 KIWX 251954
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
254 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

MIZ077-078-260400-
/O.CAN.KIWX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-171226T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.WW.Y.0005.171225T1954Z-171226T1200Z/
Berrien-Cass MI-
Including the cities of Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, 
Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, 
Cassopolis, and Marcellus
254 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In
  addition, some reductions to visibility are possible along with
  blowing and drifting snow. Additional snow accumulations of up 
  to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Berrien and Cass MI Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph through
  early this evening will cause blowing and drifting snow. Winds 
  will diminish overnight but remain in the 10 to 20 mph range. 

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.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

INZ003>005-252100-
/O.CAN.KIWX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-171226T0000Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, and Nappanee
254 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017 /154 PM CST Mon Dec 25 2017/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Lake effect snow has ended in most locations. Some light snow
showers remain possible near and north of the toll road. Patchy
blowing and drifting snow is also possible this evening but
widespread conditions that prompted the warning have ended. 


$$

MIZ079-260400-
/O.NEW.KIWX.WW.Y.0005.171225T1954Z-171226T1200Z/
St. Joseph MI-
Including the cities of Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, 
and Mendon
254 PM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In
  addition, some reductions to visibility are possible along with
  blowing and drifting snow. Additional snow accumulations of up 
  to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...St. Joseph MI County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph this
  evening will cause blowing and drifting snow. Winds will
  diminish some overnight but remain in the 10 to 20 mph range.

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.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Northern Indiana wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Dec 23, 12:58 PM EST, 2 hours 13 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 23, 12:58 PM EST, 2 hours 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1258 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 705 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

Snow will spread across the area on Sunday. Accumulations of 3 to
6 inches are expected across most locations but higher amounts in
the 5 to 9 inch range will be possible through Christmas day near
Lake Michigan. Much colder air will arrive Christmas night and
continue through the entire week. High temperatures will be in
the teens with low temperatures down into the single digits above
and below zero. Wind chill values will likely be below zero at
times as well. Periodic lake effect snow will also be possible
through the week.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This Evening through Sunday)
Issued at 312 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...Holiday Wishes Answered...White Christmas On the Way...

Holiday wishes appear to have been answered, and in a big way for
our region. Models continue to trend stronger and deeper with some
healthy snow amounts now expected across entire forecast area on
Sunday and into Christmas day near Lake Michigan.

Potent Pacific short wave and PV anomaly will move across the area
Sunday. Light snow already developing upstream across central plains
and this will expand eastward overnight and increase in coverage and
intensity. Strong and persistent system relative isentropic lift
expected over a deep and saturated column on Sunday ahead of upper
trough. Mixing ratios not overly impressive, around 2 g/kg on NAM12,
limited by lack of better GOMEX moisture influx which is generally
cut off. However, expect this system to be rather proficient given
this isentropic lift in addition to deep PV intrusion with 1.5 PVU
surface down to 500mb and even closer to 600mb in base of trough.
Also seeing a healthy FGEN response across central areas with
some chances for mesobanding along a narrow corridor north of
925mb track over central to south central areas which could lead
to some enhanced amounts if and where this develops.

Bufkit soundings also showing a deep and saturated DGZ with good
lift and snow ratios likely around 15:1 and possibly approaching
20:1. These ratios combined with most model QPF and above parameters
yielding a solid 3 to 5 inches with some amounts pushing 6 to 7
inches where better ratios and higher model QPF could coincide with
stronger lift. Also going to see a healthy but brief lake enhanced
response as low pressure system moves east and cyclonic flow turns
off lake and translates eastward. Delta Ts nearing 20 with 0-2km
ThetaE lapse rates of -1 to -1.5 K/km on back side of system.

SREF snow plumes for most sites in CWA ranging from 3 to 6 inches
with mean of 4 inches and this looks very reasonable given above
parameters. With lack of GOMEX contribution or a deep and closed
system prefer to lean toward these widespread advisory level amounts
for now and will issue a winter weather advisory for entire area.
With the lake contribution Sunday night into Monday morning expect
additional accums to push Laporte, southern Berrien and Northwest
St. Joseph IN into warning criteria. After collaboration with
neighbors opted to push these counties into a warning with longer
duration synoptic plus lake effect snow as well as increased
winds and blowing snow on Christmas day.

&&

.LONG TERM...(Sunday Night through Saturday)
Issued at 312 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

...Prolonged and Significant Arctic Intrusion On Way...

Main story in the long term remains the very cold arctic air which
will likely be around for over a week with possible colder air
next weekend. A lot of uncertainty continues surrounding pcpn
chances through the period but very cold air much more certain.

Main blast of polar air expected later on Christmas day into
Christmas night. Upper level height and jet pattern most impressive
with western ridge extending north to polar circle and into northern
Siberia. Even some phasing seen with a Siberian ridge and northward
moving jet energy near the Kara Sea. This type of phasing rather
rare and only seen by this meteorologist during very cold outbreaks.

850mb temps down to -20C across the north and -15C in the south on
Tuesday. With expected deeper snow cover and arctic high pressure
nosing in the chances for below zero temperatures are increasing
with light winds and fresh snow cover. Final numbers will be
dictated by lake clouds but southern areas likely have best shot
and lowered blends by several degrees.

Lake effect snow will be ongoing Christmas day into Tuesday but DGZ
will be nearing ground level and with a NW fetch originating out of
WI where airmass will be quite dry, only expecting smaller
snowflakes and lighter accums within deeper arctic regime despite
strong delta Ts. 0-2km ThetaE values even rise above zero owing to
the very dry airmass.

Rest of long term continues to be dominated by below normal
temperatures and uncertainty regarding synoptic pcpn chances. No
course but to run with blends though will taper any higher PoPs
owing to the varying model solutions and lack of run to run
consistency. GFS has shown signs of an even colder influx of air
next weekend but that will be left as conjecture and discussion
for now.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Sunday Evening)
Issued at 1258 PM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

Intense upstream jet streak digging through the base of high plains
centered upper trough this morning has elicited a strong frontal
scale circulation through cntrl/ern NE and expect this to carry ewd
overnight then ne as parent sw trough lifts out through the ern OH
valley. Thus rapid overspread/newd expansion of snow shield expected
by mid morning with rapid deterioration by late morning timed with
maximizing cross isobaric flow and rather deep ascent/moisture plume.
Given observed mesobanding over NE no doubt a period of heavy snow
likely across the terminals beginning 15-16Z and persisting through
much of this aftn with LIFR assured. Thereafter transient yet
intense lake enhanced band expected to pivot across the KSBN
terminal and likely to reach into the KFWA terminal for a time this
evening.

Otherwise snow diminishes quickly toward late evening with
transition to lake effect north into MI leaving behind MVFR cigs
overnight.

&&

.IWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...Winter Weather Advisory from 10 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday for
     INZ006>009-017-018-025>027-033-034.

     Winter Storm Warning from 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Sunday to 7 PM EST
     /6 PM CST/ Monday for INZ003-004.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ to 7 PM EST /6
     PM CST/ Sunday for INZ005-012>016-020-022>024-032.

MI...Winter Weather Advisory from 10 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday for
     MIZ079>081.

     Winter Storm Warning from 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday for
     MIZ077.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday for MIZ078.

OH...Winter Weather Advisory from 10 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday for
     OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025.

LM...Small Craft Advisory until 11 PM EST this evening for LMZ043-
046.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Murphy
SHORT TERM...Lashley
LONG TERM...Lashley
AVIATION...T

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Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 23, 5:10 AM EST, 10 hours 1 minute before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
510 AM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

INZ006>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ080-081-OHZ001-002-004-005-
015-016-024-025-241015-
Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-
Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Branch-Hillsdale-Williams-Fulton OH-
Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
510 AM EST Sat Dec 23 2017 /410 AM CST Sat Dec 23 2017/

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northern Indiana...
northwest Ohio and southwest Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Light snow will continue through the morning. Accumulations of 1 to 2
inches are possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

2 to 5 inches of snow is expected on Sunday.

Very cold air is expected during the middle part of next week. High
temperatures will be in the teens with wind chills below zero at
times.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for further details or updates...or
check our web site at weather.gov/iwx

INZ003>005-MIZ077>079-241015-
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Berrien-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
510 AM EST Sat Dec 23 2017 /410 AM CST Sat Dec 23 2017/

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Michigan
and northern Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

2 to 5 inches of snow is expected on Sunday.

Very cold air is expected during the middle part of next week. High
temperatures will be in the teens with wind chills below zero at
times.

Additional lake effect snow will be possible at times through next
week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for further details or updates...or
check our web site at weather.gov/iwx

LMZ043-046-241015-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
510 AM EST Sat Dec 23 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of The Nearshore
Waters of Southeastern Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Conditions hazardous to small craft will continue through tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Conditions hazardous to small craft will be possible through much of
next week.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for further details or updates...or
check our web site at weather.gov/iwx

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 23, 10:21 AM EST, 4 hours 50 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1021 AM EST SAT DEC 23 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1021 AM     SNOW             MCCLURE                 41.37N 83.94W
12/23/2017  E2.0 INCH        HENRY              OH   PUBLIC

            WET HEAVY SNOW.

&&

GH
Local storm report, Dec 23, 10:49 AM EST, 4 hours 22 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1049 AM EST SAT DEC 23 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1048 AM     SNOW             COLUMBUS GROVE          40.92N 84.06W
12/23/2017  M1.5 INCH        PUTNAM             OH   PUBLIC

            STILL SNOWING.

&&

GH
Local storm report, Dec 23, 11:12 AM EST, 3 hours 59 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1112 AM EST SAT DEC 23 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1111 AM     SNOW             CONVOY                  40.92N 84.71W
12/23/2017  M2.3 INCH        VAN WERT           OH   EMERGENCY MNGR

            STORM TOTAL.

&&

GH
Local storm report, Dec 23, 11:34 AM EST, 3 hours 37 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1134 AM EST SAT DEC 23 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1130 AM     SNOW             OTTAWA                  41.02N 84.04W
12/23/2017  M2.0 INCH        PUTNAM             OH   TRAINED SPOTTER

            STILL TOTAL.

&&

GH
Local storm report, Dec 23, 12:41 PM EST, 2 hours 30 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1241 PM EST SAT DEC 23 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1237 PM     SNOW             1 WSW NAPOLEON          41.39N 84.14W
12/23/2017  M1.0 INCH        HENRY              OH   COCORAHS

            STORM TOTAL.

&&

GH

The office that day

Everything else NWS Northern Indiana issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 23, 3:11 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryIWXAdams, Allen, Blackford, Cass, DeKalb, Elkhart and 15 more31 hr

Nearby

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.