Alert archive / Michigan / Winter Storm Warnings in 2017
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Marquette, MI
NWS Marquette, MI issued this winter storm warning at Feb 24, 2017, 4:59 AM EST for 4 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Feb 24, 2017, 8:00 AM EST. It was in force for 23 hr. 19 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
- Feb 24, 2017, 4:59 AM EST (09:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 24, 2017, 8:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 25, 2017, 7:00 AM EST
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Marquette, MI
Counties Baraga County, MI, Gogebic County, MI, Marquette County, MI, Ontonagon County, MI
The radar
The Marquette radar (KMQT), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 10:00 AM EST | SNOW 0.9 | 5 Sse Watersmeet, MI | COCORAHS STATION WATERSMEET 5.0 SE /MI-GG-4/. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 24, 1:00 PM EST | SNOW 1.2 | 4 Ne Negaunee, MI | MESONET STATION NWS MARQUETTE /MQT/. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 24, 4:30 PM EST | SNOW 1 | 4 Se Harvey, MI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION GREEN GARDEN /GGRM4/. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 12 HOURS. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 3 | 4 Ne Negaunee, MI | MESONET STATION NWS MARQUETTE /MQT/. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 12 HOURS. |
| Feb 24, 9:25 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 3 N Ironwood, MI | 3-4 INCHES OF SNOWFALL. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 12 HOURS. |
| Feb 24, 10:45 PM EST | SNOW 5.2 | Bessemer, MI | STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL SO FAR. MODERATE SNOW OCCURRING AT OBSERVATION. REPORT IS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 14 HOURS. |
| Feb 25, 1:30 AM EST | SNOW 8 | Bessemer, MI | STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL SINCE 8 AM EST ON FRIDAY NORTH OF BESSEMER. REPORT IS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 17 HOURS. |
| Feb 25, 4:00 AM EST | SNOW 6 | 3 Nnw Sands, MI | STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL THUS FAR SINCE APPROXIMATELY 9 AM EST FRIDAY IN SANDS TOWNSHIP NEAR THE CROSSROADS. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 19 HOURS. |
| Feb 25, 5:00 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 Nw Marquette, MI | SNOWING HARD AT OBSERVATION. STORM TOTAL THUS FAR SINCE APPROXIMATELY 9 AM EST FRIDAY. IN NORTH MARQUETTE NEAR NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY. 3 INCHES OF SNOW HAS OCCURRED SINCE LATE FRIDAY EVENING. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 20 HOURS. |
| Feb 25, 5:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.8 | 1 Nnw Keweenaw Bay, MI | COCORAHS STATION 1 NNW KEWEENAW BAY /MI-BG-2/. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 25, 5:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.8 | Keweenaw Bay, MI | STORM TOTAL THUS FAR SINCE 5 AM EST ON FRIDAY. STILL SNOWING. REPORT IS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 25, 6:00 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 11 Wsw Watersmeet, MI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION WATERSMEET 12WSW /WTRM4/. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 25, 6:00 AM EST | SNOW 7.5 | 6 Nnw Ishpeming, MI | COCORAHS STATION 5 NNW ISHPEMING /MI-MQ-17/. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 25, 6:30 AM EST | SNOW 5.1 | 5 Sw National Mine, MI | COCORAHS STATION 5 SW NATIONAL MINE /MI-MQ-19/. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 25, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3 | 6 E Champion, MI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION CLARKSBURG /CLKM4/. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 25, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 Nne Arnold, MI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION 2 N ARNOLD /AROM4/. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 25, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | Silver City, MI | COCORAHS STATION SILVER CITY /MI-ON-3/. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 25, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 6 | 2 Nw National Mine, MI | COCORAHS STATION 2 NW NATIONAL MINE /MI-MQ-14/. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 25, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 7.9 | 4 Ne Negaunee, MI | STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL SINCE 9 AM EST ON FRIDAY. STILL SNOWING. BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW. SNOW DEPTH IS 16 INCHES. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 22 HOURS. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 00:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 248 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
- 1278 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 55 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -78 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 44 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
385 WWUS43 KMQT 240959 WSWMQT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 459 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...Moderate to heavy snow with mixed precipitation also possible today into Saturday... MIZ004-005-241800- /O.UPG.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.170224T1200Z-170225T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.WS.W.0002.170224T1300Z-170225T1200Z/ Baraga-Marquette- Including the cities of L'Anse, Gwinn, and Marquette 459 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Saturday. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Snow developing this morning may mix with freezing drizzle or sleet this afternoon. Any mixed precipitation will end by this evening with snow falling heavy at times tonight. The snow will diminish on Saturday morning. * The heaviest snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour will occur between 7 PM this evening and 1 AM Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially tonight near Lake Superior. * Expect 2 to 4 inches of snow today with light ice accumulations also possible. An additional 5 to 8 inches of snow is expected tonight. IMPACTS... * Travel will become difficult, especially tonight as snow and blowing snow increase. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice are expected. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ002-009-241800- /O.UPG.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.170224T1200Z-170225T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.WS.W.0002.170224T1700Z-170225T1200Z/ Ontonagon-Gogebic- Including the cities of Ontonagon and Ironwood 459 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 /359 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON EST /11 AM CST/ TODAY TO 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from noon EST /11 AM CST/ today to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Saturday. the Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Expect snow to develop later this morning. The snow will increase late today and will fall heavy at times through most of tonight. The snow will diminish early on Saturday morning. * The heaviest snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour will occur between 7 PM this evening and 1 AM Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 45 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially tonight near Lake Superior. * Expect 1 to 3 inches of snow today with an additional 5 to 8 inches of snow tonight. The heaviest snow will occur over the higher terrain from Ironwood to White Pine. IMPACTS... * Travel will become difficult, especially tonight as snow and blowing snow increase. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ001-003-084-241800- /O.EXT.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.170224T1700Z-170225T1200Z/ Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-Southern Houghton- Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Houghton, Hancock, Kenton, and Sidnaw 459 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Expect snow to develop around noon and then diminish around 7 AM Saturday. * The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between 7 PM this evening and 1 AM Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 45 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially tonight near Lake Superior. * Expect 1 to 3 inches of snow today with an additional 4 to 6 inches of snow tonight. The most snow tonight will occur over the higher terrain, including Twin Lakes, Painesdale, Calumet and Delaware. IMPACTS... * The snow will make roads slick, especially tonight as snow and blowing snow increase. 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. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ010>013-241800- /O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta- Including the cities of Iron River, Iron Mountain, Menominee, Escanaba, and Gladstone 459 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 /359 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Periods of wet and heavy snow will occur through this morning. The snow may mix with or change to sleet and freezing drizzle this afternoon into tonight. * Expect 3 to 5 inches of snow through this afternoon. Minor ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch are possible. An additional 1 to 2 inches of snow is possible tonight along with ice accumulations of less than a tenth of an inch. * Winds gusting as high as 30 MPH will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, especially today near the Bay of Green Bay. IMPACTS... * The wet and heavy snow along with minor ice accumulations will result in slick roads into this evening. Travel will be difficult on untreated roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ006-007-014-085-241800- /O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.170224T1200Z-170226T0000Z/ Alger-Luce-Southern Schoolcraft-Northern Schoolcraft- Including the cities of Grand Marais, Munising, Newberry, Manistique, and Seney 459 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Snow will spread across the area through the morning then the snow may mix with or change to freezing drizzle and sleet this afternoon into tonight. Any mixed precipitation will change back to snow late tonight into Saturday. Snow will diminish late on Saturday. * Expect snow accumulations through this afternoon of 1 to 2 inches with ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch possible. Additional snow accumulations tonight into Saturday of 3 to 6 inches are expected with ice accumulations around a tenth of an inch possible. Most of the ice will occur before daybreak on Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially later tonight into Saturday near Lake Superior. IMPACTS... * The wet snow along with ice accumulations will result in slick roads later today through Saturday. Travel will be difficult on untreated roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ JLA
6 follow-up statements
142 WWUS43 KMQT 241238 AAA WSWMQT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Marquette MI 738 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...Moderate to heavy snow with mixed precipitation also possible today into Saturday... MIZ002-009-241800- /O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0002.170224T1700Z-170225T1200Z/ Ontonagon-Gogebic- Including the cities of Ontonagon and Ironwood 738 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 /638 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EST /11 AM CST/ TODAY TO 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Expect snow to develop later this morning. The snow will increase late today and will fall heavy at times through most of tonight. The snow will diminish early on Saturday morning. * The heaviest snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour will occur between 7 PM this evening and 1 AM Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 45 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially tonight near Lake Superior. * Expect 1 to 3 inches of snow today with an additional 5 to 8 inches of snow tonight. The heaviest snow will occur over the higher terrain from Ironwood to White Pine. IMPACTS... * Travel will become difficult, especially tonight as snow and blowing snow increase. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ004-005-241800- /O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0002.170224T1300Z-170225T1200Z/ Baraga-Marquette- Including the cities of L'Anse, Gwinn, and Marquette 738 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Snow developing this morning may mix with freezing drizzle or sleet this afternoon. Any mixed precipitation will end by this evening with snow falling heavy at times tonight. The snow will diminish on Saturday morning. * The heaviest snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour will occur between 7 PM this evening and 1 AM Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially tonight near Lake Superior. * Expect 2 to 4 inches of snow today with light ice accumulations also possible. An additional 5 to 8 inches of snow is expected tonight, with the most snow from L'Anse and Herman to Negaunee and Little Lake. The least snow will fall well inland from Witch Lake to Arnold. IMPACTS... * Travel will become difficult, especially tonight as snow and blowing snow increase. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice are expected. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ010>013-241800- /O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta- Including the cities of Iron River, Iron Mountain, Menominee, Escanaba, and Gladstone 738 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 /638 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Periods of wet and heavy snow will occur through this morning. The snow may mix with or change to sleet and freezing drizzle this afternoon into tonight. * Expect 3 to 5 inches of snow through this afternoon. Minor ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch are possible. An additional 1 to 2 inches of snow is possible tonight along with ice accumulations of less than a tenth of an inch. * Winds gusting as high as 30 MPH will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, especially today near the Bay of Green Bay. IMPACTS... * The wet and heavy snow along with minor ice accumulations will result in slick roads into this evening. Travel will be difficult on untreated roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ001-003-084-241800- /O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.170224T1700Z-170225T1200Z/ Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-Southern Houghton- Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Houghton, Hancock, Kenton, and Sidnaw 738 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Expect snow to develop around noon and then diminish around 7 AM Saturday. * The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between 7 PM this evening and 1 AM Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 45 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially tonight near Lake Superior. * Expect 1 to 3 inches of snow today with an additional 4 to 6 inches of snow tonight. The most snow tonight will occur over the higher terrain, including Twin Lakes, Painesdale, Calumet and Delaware. IMPACTS... * The snow will make roads slick, especially tonight as snow and blowing snow increase. 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. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ006-007-014-085-241800- /O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170226T0000Z/ Alger-Luce-Southern Schoolcraft-Northern Schoolcraft- Including the cities of Grand Marais, Munising, Newberry, Manistique, and Seney 738 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Snow will spread across the area through the morning then the snow may mix with or change to freezing drizzle and sleet this afternoon into tonight. Any mixed precipitation will change back to snow late tonight into Saturday. Snow will diminish late on Saturday. * Expect snow accumulations through this afternoon of 1 to 2 inches with ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch possible. Additional snow accumulations tonight into Saturday of 3 to 6 inches are expected with ice accumulations around a tenth of an inch possible. Most of the ice will occur before daybreak on Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially later tonight into Saturday near Lake Superior. IMPACTS... * The wet snow along with ice accumulations will result in slick roads later today through Saturday. Travel will be difficult on untreated roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ JLA
571 WWUS43 KMQT 241810 WSWMQT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 110 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...Moderate to heavy snow with mixed precipitation also possible this afternoon into Saturday... MIZ002-009-250215- /O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Ontonagon-Gogebic- Including the cities of Ontonagon and Ironwood 110 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 /1210 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Expect snow to continue through tonight. The snow will increase this afternoon and will fall heavy at times through most of tonight. The snow will diminish early on Saturday morning. * The heaviest snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour will occur between 7 PM this evening and 1 AM Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially tonight near Lake Superior. * Expect 1 to 3 inches of snow this afternoon with an additional 5 to 8 inches of snow tonight. The heaviest snow will occur over the higher terrain from Ironwood to White Pine. IMPACTS... * Travel will become difficult, especially from early evening through tonight as snow and blowing snow increase. 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. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ004-005-250215- /O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Baraga-Marquette- Including the cities of L'Anse, Gwinn, and Marquette 110 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Snow will continue across the area through tonight. The snow will fall heavy at times late this afternoon through tonight. The snow will diminish on Saturday morning. * The heaviest snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour will occur between 7 PM this evening and 1 AM Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially tonight near Lake Superior. * Expect 2 to 4 inches of snow this afternoon with an additional 5 to 10 inches of snow expected tonight. The heaviest snow accumulation will be from L'Anse and Herman to Negaunee and Little Lake. The least snow will fall well inland from Witch Lake to Arnold. IMPACTS... * Travel will become difficult, especially from early evening through tonight as snow and blowing snow increase. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice are expected. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ010>013-250215- /O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta- Including the cities of Iron River, Iron Mountain, Menominee, Escanaba, and Gladstone 110 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 /1210 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Periods of wet and heavy snow will occur through this evening, possibly mixing with freezing drizzle and sleet at times. * Expect additional snowfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches this afternoon along with an additional 1 to 3 inches tonight. The heaviest snowfall totals are expected from near Iron Mountain to Cornell to Round Lake and areas to the northwest. Minor ice accumulation, less than a tenth of an inch will be possible. * Winds gusting as high as 30 MPH will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, mainly through this evening near the Bay of Green Bay. IMPACTS... * The wet and heavy snow along with minor ice accumulations will result in continued slick roads into this evening. Travel will be difficult on untreated roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ001-003-084-250215- /O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-Southern Houghton- Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Houghton, Hancock, Kenton, and Sidnaw 110 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Expect snow to continue through tonight before slowly tapering off Saturday morning. * The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between 7 PM this evening and 1 AM Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially tonight near Lake Superior. * Expect 1 to 3 inches of snow this afternoon with an additional 4 to 6 inches of snow tonight. The most snow tonight will occur over the higher terrain, including Twin Lakes, Painesdale, Calumet and Delaware. IMPACTS... * Roads will be snow covered and slippery, especially tonight as snow and blowing snow increase. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ006-007-014-085-250215- /O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170226T0000Z/ Alger-Luce-Southern Schoolcraft-Northern Schoolcraft- Including the cities of Grand Marais, Munising, Newberry, Manistique, and Seney 110 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Light snow will continue across the area through tonight; however, the snow will mix with or change to freezing drizzle and sleet at times late this afternoon into tonight. Any mixed precipitation will change back to snow late tonight into Saturday. Snow will diminish late on Saturday. * Expect snow accumulations through this afternoon of 1 to 2 inches with minor ice accumulation possible. Additional snow accumulations tonight into Saturday of 3 to 6 inches are expected with ice accumulations generally under a tenth of an inch possible. Little to no ice accumulation is expected for Saturday morning. * Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially later tonight into Saturday near Lake Superior. IMPACTS... * The wet snow along with ice accumulations will continue to make roads slippery through Saturday. Travel will be difficult on untreated roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ KEC
310 WWUS43 KMQT 242102 WSWMQT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 402 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...Moderate to heavy snow with mixed precipitation also possible through Saturday... MIZ002-009-250515- /O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Ontonagon-Gogebic- Including the cities of Ontonagon and Ironwood 402 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 /302 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Expect snow to continue through tonight. The snow will increase this evening and will fall moderate to heavy at times through most of tonight. The snow will diminish early on Saturday morning. * The heaviest snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour will occur between 7 PM this evening and 1 AM Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially near Lake Superior. * Expect an additional 4 to 8 inches of snow tonight. The heaviest snow will occur over the higher terrain from Ironwood to White Pine. IMPACTS... * Travel will become difficult at times, especially from early evening through tonight as areas of snow and blowing snow increase. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ004-005-250515- /O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Baraga-Marquette- Including the cities of L'Anse, Gwinn, and Marquette 402 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Snow will continue across the area through tonight with a couple breaks in the snow possible this evening. The snow will fall moderate to heavy at times late this evening through the overnight hours. The snow will diminish on Saturday morning. * The heaviest snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour will occur between 7 PM this evening and 1 AM Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially near Lake Superior. * Expect an additional 5 to 10 inches of snow tonight. The heaviest snow accumulation will be from L'Anse and Herman to Negaunee and Little Lake. The least snow will fall well inland from Witch Lake to Arnold. IMPACTS... * Travel will become difficult, especially from early evening through tonight as areas of snow and blowing snow increase. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice are expected. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ010>013-250515- /O.EXT.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta- Including the cities of Iron River, Iron Mountain, Menominee, Escanaba, and Gladstone 402 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 /302 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Periods of wet and heavy snow will occur tonight, possibly mixing with or changing to freezing drizzle and sleet at times this evening. * Expect an additional 1 to 4 inches tonight. The heaviest snowfall totals are expected from near Iron Mountain to Cornell to Round Lake and areas to the northwest. Minor ice accumulation, less than a tenth of an inch will also be possible through late evening. * Winds gusting as high as 30 MPH will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, mainly through this evening near the Bay of Green Bay. IMPACTS... * The wet and heavy snow along with minor ice accumulations will result in continued slick roads into this evening. Travel will be difficult on untreated roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ001-003-084-250515- /O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-Southern Houghton- Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Houghton, Hancock, Kenton, and Sidnaw 402 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Expect snow to continue through tonight before slowly tapering off Saturday morning. * The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between 7 PM this evening and 1 AM Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially tonight near Lake Superior. * Expect an additional 4 to 6 inches of snow tonight. The most snow tonight will occur over the higher terrain, including Twin Lakes, Painesdale, Calumet and Delaware. IMPACTS... * Roads will be snow covered and slippery as areas of snow and blowing snow increase. 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. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ006-007-014-085-250515- /O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170226T0000Z/ Alger-Luce-Southern Schoolcraft-Northern Schoolcraft- Including the cities of Grand Marais, Munising, Newberry, Manistique, and Seney 402 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Light snow will continue across the area through Saturday; however, the snow will mix with or change to freezing drizzle and sleet at times through late this evening. Any mixed precipitation will change back to snow late tonight into Saturday. Snow will diminish late on Saturday. * Expect additional snowfall accumulations tonight through Saturday of 3 to 7 inches are expected with ice accumulations generally under a tenth of an inch possible. The heaviest snow totals are expected from Trenary to Steuben to Pine Stump Junction and points north. Little to no ice accumulation is expected for Saturday morning. * Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially later tonight into Saturday near Lake Superior. IMPACTS... * The wet snow along with ice accumulations will continue to make roads slippery through Saturday. Travel will be difficult on untreated roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ KEC
026 WWUS43 KMQT 242142 CCA WSWMQT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Marquette MI 442 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...Moderate to heavy snow with mixed precipitation also possible through Saturday... MIZ002-009-250600- /O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Ontonagon-Gogebic- Including the cities of Ontonagon and Ironwood 442 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 /342 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Expect snow to continue through tonight. The snow will increase this evening and will fall moderate to heavy at times through most of tonight. The snow will diminish early on Saturday morning. * The heaviest snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour will occur between 7 PM this evening and 1 AM Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially near Lake Superior. * Expect an additional 4 to 8 inches of snow tonight. The heaviest snow will occur over the higher terrain from Ironwood to White Pine. IMPACTS... * Travel will become difficult at times, especially from early evening through tonight as areas of snow and blowing snow increase. 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. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ004-005-250600- /O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Baraga-Marquette- Including the cities of L'Anse, Gwinn, and Marquette 442 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Snow will continue across the area through tonight with a couple breaks in the snow possible this evening. The snow will fall moderate to heavy at times late this evening through the overnight hours. The snow will diminish on Saturday morning. * The heaviest snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour will occur between 7 PM this evening and 1 AM Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially near Lake Superior. * Expect an additional 5 to 10 inches of snow tonight. The heaviest snow accumulation will be from L'Anse and Herman to Negaunee and Little Lake. The least snow will fall well inland from Witch Lake to Arnold. IMPACTS... * Travel will become difficult, especially from early evening through tonight as areas of snow and blowing snow increase. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice are expected. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ010>013-250600- /O.EXT.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta- Including the cities of Iron River, Iron Mountain, Menominee, Escanaba, and Gladstone 442 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 /342 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Periods of wet and heavy snow will occur tonight, possibly mixing with or changing to freezing drizzle and sleet at times this evening. * Expect an additional 1 to 4 inches tonight. The heaviest snowfall totals are expected from near Iron Mountain to Cornell to Round Lake and areas to the northwest. Minor ice accumulation, less than a tenth of an inch will also be possible through late evening. * Winds gusting as high as 30 MPH will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, mainly through this evening near the Bay of Green Bay. IMPACTS... * The wet and heavy snow along with minor ice accumulations will result in continued slick roads into this evening. Travel will be difficult on untreated roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ001-003-084-250600- /O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-Southern Houghton- Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Houghton, Hancock, Kenton, and Sidnaw 442 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Expect snow to continue through tonight before slowly tapering off Saturday morning. * The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between 7 PM this evening and 1 AM Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially tonight near Lake Superior. * Expect an additional 4 to 6 inches of snow tonight. The most snow tonight will occur over the higher terrain, including Twin Lakes, Painesdale, Calumet and Delaware. IMPACTS... * Roads will be snow covered and slippery as areas of snow and blowing snow increase. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ006-007-014-085-250600- /O.COR.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170226T0000Z/ Alger-Luce-Southern Schoolcraft-Northern Schoolcraft- Including the cities of Grand Marais, Munising, Newberry, Manistique, and Seney 442 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Light snow will continue across the area through Saturday; however, the snow will mix with or change to freezing drizzle and sleet at times through late this evening. Any mixed precipitation will change back to snow late tonight into Saturday. Snow will diminish late on Saturday. * Expect additional snowfall accumulations tonight through Saturday of 3 to 7 inches, with ice accumulations generally under a tenth of an inch possible. The heaviest snow totals are expected from Trenary to Steuben to Pine Stump Junction and points north. Little to no ice accumulation is expected on Saturday morning. * Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially later tonight into Saturday near Lake Superior. IMPACTS... * The wet snow along with ice accumulations will continue to make roads slippery through Saturday. Travel will be difficult on untreated roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ KEC
502 WWUS43 KMQT 250210 WSWMQT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 910 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...Moderate to heavy snow with mixed precipitation also possible through Saturday... MIZ002-009-251200- /O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Ontonagon-Gogebic- Including the cities of Ontonagon and Ironwood 910 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 /810 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Expect light to moderate snow to continue through tonight before diminishing by daybreak on Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 30 MPH will cause some blowing and drifting snow, especially near Lake Superior. * Expect an additional 3 to 6 inches of snow tonight. The heaviest snow will occur over the higher terrain from Ironwood to White Pine. IMPACTS... * Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and visibility reduced to under one half mile at times in falling and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ004-005-251200- /O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Baraga-Marquette- Including the cities of L'Anse, Gwinn, and Marquette 910 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Periods of light snow this evening will become steadier and heavier overnight. * The heaviest snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour will occur between midnight and 6 AM Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 35 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially near Lake Superior. * Expect an additional 3 to 8 inches of snow tonight. The heaviest snow is most likely over the higher terrain from Herman to Ishpeming and Negaunee. The least snow will fall well inland from Witch Lake to Arnold. IMPACTS... * Travel will be difficult at times, especially overnight as areas of snow and blowing snow increase. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice are expected. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ010>013-251200- /O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta- Including the cities of Iron River, Iron Mountain, Menominee, Escanaba, and Gladstone 910 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 /810 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Expect occasional light snow mixed with sleet and freezing drizzle this evening to give way to some steady light snow overnight. * An additional 1 to 3 inches of snow will fall tonight. Minor ice accumulations under a tenth of an inch will also be possible through midnight. * Winds gusting as high as 30 MPH will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow, mainly near the Bay of Green Bay. IMPACTS... * The wet and heavy snow along with minor ice accumulations will result in continued slick roads through the night. Travel will be difficult on untreated roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ001-003-084-251200- /O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-Southern Houghton- Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Houghton, Hancock, Kenton, and Sidnaw 910 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Expect light to at times moderate snow to continue through the night before slowly tapering off Saturday morning. * Winds gusting as high as 35 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially near Lake Superior. * Expect an additional 3 to 5 inches of snow tonight. The most snow tonight will occur over the higher terrain, including Twin Lakes, Painesdale, Calumet and Delaware. IMPACTS... * Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered roads and visibility reduced to under one half mile at times in falling and blowing snow. 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. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ006-007-014-085-251215- /O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170226T0000Z/ Alger-Luce-Southern Schoolcraft-Northern Schoolcraft- Including the cities of Grand Marais, Munising, Newberry, Manistique, and Seney 910 PM EST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Occasional wet snow, sleet and freezing drizzle into the early morning hours on Saturday will transition to a stead light to moderate snow late tonight and Saturday morning. Expect the snow to transition to lake effect snow showers on Saturday afternoon before diminishing later in the day. * There could be a rumble of thunder through midnight, mainly to the east of a line from Grand Marais to Manistique. * Expect additional snowfall accumulations tonight to range between 1 and 2 inches from Manistique to Newberry to as much as 4 to 5 inches over western Alger County. Any ice accumulation through tonight will be under a tenth of an inch. Plan on an additional 2 to 4 inches of snow on Saturday. * Winds gusting as high as 35 to 40 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially late tonight and Saturday morning near Lake Superior. IMPACTS... * The wet snow along with ice accumulations will continue to make roads slippery through Saturday. Travel will be difficult on untreated roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ KC
679 WWUS43 KMQT 250904 WSWMQT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 404 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...Lake effect snow and blowing snow mainly over the east into this evening... MIZ002-009-251200- /O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Ontonagon-Gogebic- Including the cities of Ontonagon and Ironwood 404 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2017 /304 AM CST Sat Feb 25 2017/ ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ THIS MORNING... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Lake effect snow showers will produce another 1 to 3 inches of snow through daybreak this morning. * Winds gusting as high as 25 MPH will produce patchy blowing and drifting snow, especially near Lake Superior. IMPACTS... * Travel will be difficult where heavier snow has occurred overnight. Roads will be snow covered, and visibility could still be briefly reduced to under one mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. Travel in some areas may be dangerous. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ004-005-251200- /O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Baraga-Marquette- Including the cities of L'Anse, Gwinn, and Marquette 404 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Lake effect snow showers will produce an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow early this morning. The most snow will occur over northern and eastern portions of Marquette county. Snow showers will diminish after 7 AM EST. * Winds gusting as high as 35 MPH will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially through the morning near Lake Superior. IMPACTS... * Travel will be difficult early this morning, especially in areas that experienced heavy snow overnight. Roads will be snow covered, and visibility may still be briefly reduced to under one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. Travel in some areas may be dangerous. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ010>013-251200- /O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta- Including the cities of Iron River, Iron Mountain, Menominee, Escanaba, and Gladstone 404 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2017 /304 AM CST Sat Feb 25 2017/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ THIS MORNING... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Light snow will gradually diminish early this morning. Additional snowfall of up to an inch is possible. * Winds gusting as high as 25 MPH will produce patchy blowing and drifting snow in open areas. IMPACTS... * Slippery travel is expected early this morning due to snow covered and icy roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ001-003-084-251200- /O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170225T1200Z/ Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-Southern Houghton- Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Houghton, Hancock, Kenton, and Sidnaw 404 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Lake effect snow showers will produce additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches through daybreak this morning. The most snow will fall over the higher terrain. The snow showers will begin to diminish after 7 am EST. * Winds gusting as high as 35 MPH will produce blowing and drifting snow through the morning, especially near Lake Superior. IMPACTS... * Travel may be difficult at times early this morning with snow covered roads and visibility reduced to under one mile at times in falling and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ MIZ006-007-014-085-251800- /O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170226T0000Z/ Alger-Luce-Southern Schoolcraft-Northern Schoolcraft- Including the cities of Grand Marais, Munising, Newberry, Manistique, and Seney 404 AM EST Sat Feb 25 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Lake effect snow showers and areas of blowing snow will continue into this evening. * Expect additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches into this evening, with the most snow occurring in the snowbelts of eastern Alger county to northern Luce county, including Shingleton, Seney and Pine Stump Junction. * Winds gusting as high as 35 to 40 MPH will produce areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially through early this afternoon near Lake Superior. IMPACTS... * Difficult travel is expected as roads remain snow covered and icy. Visibility may be reduced to under one half mile at times in snow and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of lake effect snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. Visit www.weather.gov/mqt $$ JLA
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 Marquette, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Feb 24, 3:45 AM EST, 1 hour 14 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 24, 3:45 AM EST, 1 hour 14 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Marquette MI
345 AM EST Fri Feb 24 2017
.UPDATE...
Issued at 943 PM EST THU FEB 23 2017
Due to the very dry llvl airmass shown on local 00Z raobs as well as
general diffluent llvl flow associated with weak sfc rdg axis over
the Upr Lks, removed the potential for any lk effect pcpn near Lk
Sup. A quick look at the incoming 00Z NAM and 01Z RAP shows sn
spreading into the scentral cwa late tngt, so wl maintain the 09Z
start to the advy time for that area.
&&
.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Friday)
Issued at 341 PM EST THU FEB 23 2017
The main forecast concern through Friday evening will be the arrival
of system snow across the area on Friday, with the potential for
upslope/lake enhancement snow in the northeast wind snow belts
Friday afternoon/evening. The initial system snow looks like it
will be on the wet and heavy side, especially across central and
eastern portions of the area. In the afternoon hours, the snow is
expected to transition over to a mixture of freezing drizzle/ice
pellets across the east.
Afternoon water vapor imagery shows a strong, deep upper-level
trough beginning to lift out of the southern Rockies with a
strengthening lee cyclone developing in far southwest
Kansas/southeast Colorado. Tonight, expect mid and upper level
clouds to stream back northward as the above mentioned system begins
to lift northeast towards the Great Lakes region. Do not expect any
precipitation tonight; however, through the early morning and
morning hours as surface to 850mb flow veers to the north-northeast
expect light lake effect snows to develop in the north and northeast
wind snow belts. 850mb temperatures do not look terribly cold and
the inversions are quite low, so not expecting much in the way of
lake effect accumulations across the north through the early morning
hours on Friday. However, further south across south central
portions of Upper Michigan were 850-700mb warm air advection begins
to lift north through the early morning hours, a fairly strong mid-
level front will strengthen and may allow for a quick 1 to 2 inches
of wet, heavy snow to fall through the early morning hours.
As we progress through the mid-late morning through the afternoon
hours, the models are fairly consistent with the warm air advection
wing to lift north across the area allowing system snow to spread
north across the remainder of Upper Michigan. Temperature profiles
are on the warmer side of things, especially across eastern and
central portions of the area, so the snow should keep wet and heavy
characteristics. As we progress through the afternoon hours, the
models are fairly consistent with a dry slot moving over at least
eastern portions of the area. Forecast soundings show cloud ice
dissipating within the dry slot; however, given the depth of the low-
level cold air would not be surprised the freezing drizzle is able
to refreeze before reaching the ground. Therefore, may see a mixture
of freezing drizzle/ice pellets. Further west across central and
western portions of the area through the afternoon hours, things
are a bit more uncertain. The GFS would favor a much drier
solution and would hold off additional precipitation chances until
the evening hours, but given the onshore flow and cooling 850mb
temperatures behind the system tend to favor the high-res models
guidance that favor higher QPF, especially across the higher
terrain in the northeast wind snow belts.
.LONG TERM...(Saturday through Thursday)
Issued at 344 AM EST FRI FEB 24 2017
Beginning Saturday, the storm system will be exiting ne with a
transition to light LES from w to e. Finally, gusty winds up to
30mph, higher at times in exposed areas near Lake Superior, will
lead to blsn into the afternoon. Additional accumulation of 1-3
inches is expected across the north central, greatest east of
Marquette where sharper cyclonic flow, deeper moisture and weak
enhancement from the system lingers at least into early afternoon.
Some light les could linger for the west to northwest wind snowbelts
Sat night into Sun night as h85 temps hover around -14c through much
of the period.
Focus then shifts to next significant system impacting the area Tue-
Wed. Shortwave dropping down the W Coast Sun/Mon is fcst to shift e
and ne to the Great Lakes midweek. Latest 00z GFS run has shifted
back to the north more in line with the timing/track of the 12z
ECMWF taking the sfc low through the northern half of Lower Mi Tue
night. Meanwhile the latest 00z ECMWF is slower than the 12z run and
shifted farther west into central Upper Mi which is closer to the
timing/track of the CMC ensemble mean. The latest 00Z CMC is much
weaker and more progressive than the 12z run from yesterday and the
track has also shifted farther e now (through central Upper Mi). The
00z GFS and 12z ECMWF would suggest mostly snow as ptype while the
00z ECMWF/CMC and CMC ensemble mean would argue for mixed pcpn at
least into the central and eastern fcst area. Majority of CMC
ensemble members would also favor a warmer look, so fcst will
continue to include mixed pcpn for Tue into Wed. Needless to say,
this will definitely be a system to monitor heading into next
week.
After this system departs late Wed, models suggest that at a clipper
system will move through the Upper Lakes region on Thu with the
potential for some more light system snow.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Friday night)
Issued at 1237 AM EST FRI FEB 24 2017
As a lo pres to the sw moves toward the area this mrng, VFR
conditions wl give way to MVFR cigs at IWD and then CMX, while the
lower clds persist at SAW with an upslope nne wind. Some sn wl then
dvlp s-n acrs Upr MI as well. In concert with incrsg nne winds and
some blsn, expect a deterioration to IFR/perhaps LIFR vsbys by late
mrng to mid aftn, earliest at SAW. Since the sn/gusty winds/blsn are
likely to impact the sites thru this evng, predominant IFR to LIFR
vsbys wl persist thru the TAF period.
&&
.MARINE...(For the 4 AM Lake Superior forecast issuance)
Issued at 344 AM EST FRI FEB 24 2017
NE to N gales to 35-40 kts are expected over much of Lake Superior
this morning into tonight and NW gales to 35-40 knots are expected
for much of central and eastern Lake Superior Sat into Sat evening.
Some heavy freezing spray is possible tonight into Sat, but coverage
will be limited to mainly the shoreline areas along north central
Upper Mi so no headline anticipated.
&&
.MQT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Upper Michigan...
Winter Weather Advisory from 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ this morning to
7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Saturday for MIZ001>005-009-084.
Winter Weather Advisory from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST
Saturday for MIZ006-007-014-085.
Winter Weather Advisory until 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Saturday
for MIZ010>013.
Lake Superior...
Gale Warning from noon today to 10 PM EST Saturday for
LSZ264>267.
Gale Warning from 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ this morning to 1 AM EST
/midnight CST/ Saturday for LSZ162-263.
Lake Michigan...
Gale Warning from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening for
LMZ248-250.
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UPDATE...KC
SHORT TERM...Ritzman
LONG TERM...Voss
AVIATION...KC
MARINE...VossHazardous weather outlook, Feb 23, 4:27 PM EST, 12 hours 32 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Marquette MI 427 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2017 MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-241100- Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce- Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft- Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft- 427 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2017 /327 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western Upper Michigan and central Upper Michigan. .DAY ONE...Tonight Snow will spread into south central Upper Michigan late tonight and may produce a couple of inches of snow by daybreak on Friday. Ice cover on area rivers and lakes will remain unstable due to the recent unseasonable warmth. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday A low pressure system moving northeast into the Great Lakes region will bring accumulating snow to the area Friday into Saturday with a wintry mix of precipitation possible at times over the central. See the latest winter weather message for complete details. Waves up to 10 to 12 feet could cause some minor beach erosion from around Marquette eastward on Saturday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to submit snowfall reports to the National Weather Service in Marquette. The public may also submit reports on our webpage, Facebook page, or Twitter. LSZ162-240>251-263>267-241100- Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM-Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI- Black River to Ontonagon MI- Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park- Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border- Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 427 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2017 /327 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Eastern Lake Superior...Central Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior. .DAY ONE...Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Northeast, north then northwest gales of 35 to 40 knots are possible over portions of Lake Superior Friday into Saturday evening. See the latest marine weather message and open lake forecast for further details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this time. LMZ221-248-250-241100- Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage-Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI- 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage- 427 PM EST Thu Feb 23 2017 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Northern Lake Michigan. .DAY ONE...Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Gale force northeast winds to 35 knots are expected Friday. See the latest marine weather message and nearshore forecast for further details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this time. Voss
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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.