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Winter Storm Warning 7, NWS Marquette, MI

December 11, 2017Alger County, Delta County, Marquette County, Michigan

NWS Marquette, MI issued this winter storm warning at Dec 11, 2017, 4:23 AM EST for Alger County, Delta County, Marquette County, Michigan. It took effect at Dec 11, 2017, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 20 hr. 35 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 11, 2017, 4:23 AM EST (09:23 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2017, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 12, 2017, 2:48 PM EST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Marquette, MI

Counties Alger County, MI, Delta County, MI, Marquette County, MI

The radar

The Marquette radar (KMQT), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 12, 12:40 AM ESTSNOW 6Rapid River, MITIME ESTIMATED, MOST SNOW FELL WITHIN THE LAST 6 HOURS. REPORT RELAYED FROM BROADCAST MEDIA. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 12 HOURS.
Dec 12, 1:59 AM ESTSNOW 8Marquette, MISNOW ESTIMATED BETWEEN 6 AND 8 INCHES. REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED. HEAVY SNOW CONTINUED AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 10 HOURS.
Dec 12, 2:54 AM ESTSNOW 6Marquette, MIESTIMATED 5 TO 6 INCHES OF SNOW WITH SIGNIFICANT BLOWING SNOW RESULTING IN 1 AND A HALF FOOT SNOW DRIFTS IN PLACES. VISIBILITY WAS BELOW A HALF MILE. SNOWFALL DURATION IS ESTIMATED TO BE OVER THE LAST 10 HOURS, BUT MOST SNOW FELL WITHIN THE LAST 6 HOURS. SNOW
Dec 12, 5:19 AM ESTSNOW 4.44 Se Harvey, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL, WITH MOST OF THE SNOW FALLING IN THE PAST 10 HOURS.
Dec 12, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 12Rapid River, MIREPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
Dec 12, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 12Rapid River, MIREPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 12 HOURS.
Dec 12, 6:25 AM ESTSNOW 5.52 Sse Harvey, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL, INCLUDING SYSTEM SNOW FROM 12/11. MOST OF THE TOTAL IS FROM LAKE EFFECT SNOW SINCE THE EVENING OF 12/11.
Dec 12, 6:30 AM ESTSNOW 3Munising, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Dec 12, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.54 Ssw Brampton, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Dec 12, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.81 Sw Gladstone, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Dec 12, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 26 E Champion, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Dec 12, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 32 Nw National Mine, MI24 HOURS SNOWFALL.
Dec 12, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.16 Se Forest Lake, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Dec 12, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 49 Sse Big Bay, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Dec 12, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 4.94 Ne Negaunee, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL. 3.7 INCHES OVER THE PAST 12 HOURS.
Dec 12, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 511 S Grand Marais, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Dec 12, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 7.9Marquette, MIREPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. 5.7 INCHES FELL IN THE PAST 9 HOURS.
Dec 12, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 7.9Marquette, MIREPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. 5.7 INCHES FELL IN THE PAST 9 HOURS. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Dec 12, 7:45 AM ESTSNOW 12Skandia, MIESTIMATED AT LEAST 12 INCHES OF SNOW SINCE EARLY LAST EVENING.
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 25 Nne Stonington, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.74 Nnw Little Lake, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.61 Nw Garden Corners, MI24 HOUR TOTAL WITH 0.16 INCHES OF LIQUID EQUIVALENT.
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.65 E Round Lake, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL, WITH MOST OF THE SNOW FALLING OVERNIGHT.
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 4.9Harvey, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL WITH 0.34 INCHES OF LIQUID EQUIVALENT.
Dec 12, 8:08 AM ESTSNOW 11Carlshend, MIESTIMATED 10-12 INCHES OF NEW SNOW SINCE LAST EVENING.
Dec 12, 8:09 AM ESTSNOW 124 N Rapid River, MIESTIMATED 12 INCHES SINCE LAST EVENING.
Dec 12, 8:15 AM ESTSNOW 4.4Eben Junction, MISNOWFALL SINCE LAST EVENING.
Dec 12, 8:24 AM ESTSNOW 104 S Trenary, MIESTIMATED SNOWFALL SINCE EARLY ON THE EVENING OF 12/11.
Dec 12, 8:29 AM ESTSNOW 10Traunik, MISNOWFALL SINCE LAST EVENING. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 12, 8:54 AM ESTSNOW 11Kiva, MIESTIMATED 10 TO 12 INCHES SINCE LAST EVENING.
Dec 12, 9:00 AM ESTSNOW 2Bark River, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL. NEARLY ALL OF THE SNOW FELL ON 12/11.
Dec 12, 9:16 AM ESTSNOW 9.5Harvey, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Dec 12, 10:00 AM ESTSNOW 5.66 Sse Mountain Lake, MICOOP OBSERVER BGBM4 MEASURED 5.6 INCHES OF SNOW SOUTHWEST OF BIG BAY THIS MORNING. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Dec 12, 1:00 PM ESTSNOW 9.31 Ssw Marquette, MIUPDATED TOTAL SNOWFALL SINCE 5PM EST 12/11.
Dec 12, 2:01 PM ESTSNOW 61 W Munising, MIESTIMATED SNOWFALL SINCE LAST EVENING.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Alpena, MI (KAPX), launched 00:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 382 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Alpena, MI at 00:00Z on 2017-12-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Alpena, MI at 00:00Z on 2017-12-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 11 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
539 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
11 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
65 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

487 
WWUS43 KMQT 110923
WSWMQT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
423 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

MIZ005-111900-
/O.UPG.KMQT.WS.A.0004.171211T2100Z-171213T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.WS.W.0007.171212T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Marquette-
Including the cities of Gwinn and Marquette
423 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday.
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, except 15 to 19
  inches from near Marquette and Sands to near McFarland, 
  Carlshend and Skandia, are expected. Locations to the south and 
  west of Champion to Ishpeming and Gwinn will see snow totals of 
  2 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Marquette County. Impacting US-41, M-28, M-35 and M-94,
  especially south and east of Marquette.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. This may lead to white-out
  conditions at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

MIZ006-111900-
/O.UPG.KMQT.WS.A.0004.171211T2100Z-171213T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.WS.W.0007.171212T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Alger-
Including the cities of Grand Marais and Munising
423 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday.
  Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with localized
  amounts up to 17 inches near Sundell, Kiva, Traunik and Chatham,
  except 4 to 7 inches near Grand Marais and Green Haven, are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Alger County. Including M-28 and M-94.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. This may lead to white-out
  conditions at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

MIZ001>004-009-111900-
/O.NEW.KMQT.WW.Y.0035.171212T0000Z-171212T1500Z/
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Gogebic-
Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Ontonagon, Houghton, 
Hancock, L'Anse, and Ironwood
423 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 /323 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/
THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. 
  In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 
  inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Northern Houghton, Baraga and 
  Gogebic Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 10 AM EST /9 
  AM CST/ Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. This will lead to reduced
  visibilities of a mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

MIZ007-013-085-111900-
/O.NEW.KMQT.WW.Y.0035.171212T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Luce-Delta-Northern Schoolcraft-
Including the cities of Newberry, Escanaba, Gladstone, and Seney
423 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday.
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with localized
  amounts up to 15 inches over northern Delta County, are
  expected. Locations from Escanaba to Nahma Junction and from
  McMillan to Newberry can expect between 2 and 5 inches of
  accumulation.

* WHERE...Luce, Delta and Northern Schoolcraft Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. This will lead to reduced
  visibilities of a mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$
6 follow-up statements
743 
WWUS43 KMQT 111906
WSWMQT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
206 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

MIZ005-120315-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.171212T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Marquette-
Including the cities of Gwinn and Marquette
206 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday.
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, except 12 to 19
  inches from near Marquette and Harvey to near McFarland, 
  Carlshend and Skandia, are expected. Locations to the south and 
  west of Champion to Ishpeming and Gwinn will see snow totals of 
  1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Marquette County. Impacting portions of US-41, M-28, 
  M-35 and M-94, especially south and east of Marquette.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph near Lake
  Superior and 30 mph inland will cause areas of blowing and
  drifting snow. This will lead to white-out conditions at times,
  especially along M-28 between Marquette and Munising.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

MIZ006-120315-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.171212T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Alger-
Including the cities of Grand Marais and Munising
206 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday.
  Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with localized
  amounts of 12 to 17 inches near Sundell, Kiva, Traunik and 
  Chatham, except 2 to 4 inches near Grand Marais, are expected.

* WHERE...Alger County. Including M-28 and M-94.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph near Lake
  Superior and 35 mph inland will cause widespread blowing and
  drifting snow. This will lead to white-out conditions at times,
  especially along M-28 between Marquette and Munising.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

MIZ001>004-009-120315-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0035.171212T0000Z-171212T1500Z/
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Gogebic-
Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Ontonagon, Houghton, 
Hancock, L'Anse, and Ironwood
206 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 /106 PM CST Mon Dec 11 2017/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. 
  In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 
  inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Northern Houghton, Baraga and 
  Gogebic Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 10 AM EST /9 
  AM CST/ Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. This will lead to reduced 
  visibilities of a mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

MIZ007-013-085-120315-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0035.171212T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Luce-Delta-Northern Schoolcraft-
Including the cities of Newberry, Escanaba, Gladstone, and Seney
206 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday.
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with localized
  amounts up to 15 inches over northern Delta County, are
  expected. Locations from Escanaba to Nahma Junction and from
  McMillan to Newberry to Crisp Point can expect between 2 and 5 
  inches of accumulation.

* WHERE...Luce, Delta and Northern Schoolcraft Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. This will lead to 
  reduced visibilities of a mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

Titus
974 
WWUS43 KMQT 120303
WSWMQT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1003 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

MIZ013-121115-
/O.UPG.KMQT.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Delta-
Including the cities of Escanaba and Gladstone
1003 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions, including during the morning commute on
  Tuesday. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches are
  expected, with localized amounts up to 13 inches near Rock in
  northern Delta County. 

* WHERE...Delta County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest winds gusting as high as 30 mph
  will cause considerable blowing and drifting snow with
  occasional whiteout conditions along Highway M-35.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

MIZ005-121115-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Marquette-
Including the cities of Gwinn and Marquette
1003 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions, including during the morning commute on
  Tuesday. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, except
  12 to 19 inches from near Marquette and Harvey through Skandia
  to Carlshend and McFarland are expected. Locations to the south
  and west of Champion to Ishpeming and Gwinn will see snow totals
  of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Marquette County. Impacting portions of US-41, M-28, 
  M-35 and M-94, especially south and east of Marquette. 

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  considerable blowing and drifting snow. This will lead to white-
  out conditions at times, especially along M-28 between Marquette
  and Munising. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

MIZ006-121115-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Alger-
Including the cities of Grand Marais and Munising
1003 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions, including during the morning commute on
  Tuesday. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow
  accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, except 12 to 17 inches near
  Sundell, Kiva, Traunik and Chatham are expected.

* WHERE...Alger County. Including M-28 and M-94.  

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause
  widespread blowing and drifting snow. This will lead to white-
  out conditions at times, especially along M-28 between 
  Marquette and Munising.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

MIZ014-121115-
/O.EXA.KMQT.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Southern Schoolcraft-
Including the city of Manistique
1003 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

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

* WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on slippery road
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. In
  addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Additional
  snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up
  to 7 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Southern Schoolcraft County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

MIZ001>004-009-121115-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-171212T1500Z/
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Gogebic-
Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Ontonagon, Houghton, 
Hancock, L'Anse, and Ironwood
1003 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 /903 PM CST Mon Dec 11 2017/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
/9 AM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on slippery road
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. In
  addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 
  inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Northern Houghton, Baraga and 
  Gogebic Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. This will lead to reduced 
  visibilities of half a mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

MIZ007-085-121115-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Luce-Northern Schoolcraft-
Including the cities of Newberry and Seney
1003 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, 
  with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Luce and Northern Schoolcraft Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. This will lead to 
  reduced visibilities of a half mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$
069 
WWUS43 KMQT 120314 CCA
WSWMQT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1014 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

MIZ013-121115-
/O.UPG.KMQT.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
/O.COR.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Delta-
Including the cities of Escanaba and Gladstone
1014 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions, including during the morning commute on
  Tuesday. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches are
  expected, with localized amounts up to 13 inches near Rock in
  northern Delta County. 

* WHERE...Delta County. Including Highways M-35 and US-41. 

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest winds gusting as high as 30 mph
  will cause considerable blowing and drifting snow with
  occasional whiteout conditions along Highways M-35 and US-41.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

MIZ005-121115-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Marquette-
Including the cities of Gwinn and Marquette
1014 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions, including during the morning commute on
  Tuesday. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, except
  12 to 19 inches from near Marquette and Harvey through Skandia
  to Carlshend and McFarland are expected. Locations to the south
  and west of Champion to Ishpeming and Gwinn will see snow totals
  of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Marquette County. Impacting portions of US-41, M-28, 
  M-35 and M-94, especially south and east of Marquette. 

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  considerable blowing and drifting snow. This will lead to white-
  out conditions at times, especially along M-28 between Marquette
  and Munising. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

MIZ006-121115-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Alger-
Including the cities of Grand Marais and Munising
1014 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions, including during the morning commute on
  Tuesday. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow
  accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, except 12 to 17 inches near
  Sundell, Kiva, Traunik and Chatham are expected.

* WHERE...Alger County. Including M-28 and M-94.  

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause
  widespread blowing and drifting snow. This will lead to white-
  out conditions at times, especially along M-28 between 
  Marquette and Munising.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

MIZ014-121115-
/O.EXA.KMQT.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Southern Schoolcraft-
Including the city of Manistique
1014 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

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

* WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on slippery road
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. In
  addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. Additional
  snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up
  to 7 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Southern Schoolcraft County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

MIZ001>004-009-121115-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-171212T1500Z/
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Gogebic-
Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Ontonagon, Houghton, 
Hancock, L'Anse, and Ironwood
1014 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 /914 PM CST Mon Dec 11 2017/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
/9 AM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on slippery road
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. In
  addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 
  inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Northern Houghton, Baraga and 
  Gogebic Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. This will lead to reduced 
  visibilities of half a mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

MIZ007-085-121115-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Luce-Northern Schoolcraft-
Including the cities of Newberry and Seney
1014 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, 
  with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Luce and Northern Schoolcraft Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. This will lead to 
  reduced visibilities of a half mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

Voss
674 
WWUS43 KMQT 120934
WSWMQT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
434 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

MIZ005-121900-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Marquette-
Including the cities of Gwinn and Marquette
434 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions, including during the morning commute today. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches, except 7 to 11 
  inches from near Harvey through Skandia to Carlshend and 
  McFarland are expected through this evening. Locations to the 
  south and west of Champion to Negaunee and Gwinn will see snow 
  totals of 1 to 4 inches through this evening.

* WHERE...Marquette County. Impacting portions of US-41, M-28, M-
  35 and M-94, especially south and east of Marquette.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause
  considerable blowing and drifting snow through late this
  morning. This will lead to occasional white-out conditions,
  especially along M-28 between Marquette and Munising.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

MIZ006-121900-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Alger-
Including the cities of Grand Marais and Munising
434 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions, including during the morning commute today. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, except 6 to 10 
  inches near Sundell, Kiva, Traunik, Trenary and Chatham are 
  expected through this evening.

* WHERE...Alger County. Including M-28 and M-94.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  widespread blowing and drifting snow through late this morning.
  This will lead to occasional white-out conditions, especially 
  along M-28 between Marquette and Munising.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

MIZ013-121900-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Delta-
Including the cities of Escanaba and Gladstone
434 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions, including during the morning commute today. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected 
  through this evening near Rock and far northwest Delta County. 
  The rest of Delta County from Cornell to Escanaba, Rapid River 
  and Nahma Junction will only see an additional 1 to 3 inches 
  through this afternoon, with the lowest totals expected toward 
  Escanaba and Cornell.

* WHERE...Delta County. Including Highways M-35 and US-41.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest winds gusting as high as 25 mph
  will cause considerable blowing and drifting snow with
  occasional whiteout conditions along Highways M-35 and US-41
  over northwest Delta County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

MIZ001>004-009-121500-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-171212T1500Z/
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Gogebic-
Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Ontonagon, Houghton, 
Hancock, L'Anse, and Ironwood
434 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017 /334 AM CST Tue Dec 12 2017/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
/9 AM CST/ THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on slippery road
  conditions, including during the morning commute today. In 
  addition, areas of poor visibility are expected this morning due
  to blowing and drifting snow. Additional snow accumulations of 
  1 to 3 inches, are expected through mid to late morning.

* WHERE...Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Northern Houghton, Baraga and 
  Gogebic Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 25 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. This will lead to reduced
  visibilities of a mile or less at times this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

MIZ007-014-085-121900-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Luce-Southern Schoolcraft-Northern Schoolcraft-
Including the cities of Newberry, Manistique, and Seney
434 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected
  through early afternoon due to blowing and drifting 
  snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, are 
  expected through this evening.

* WHERE...Luce and Northern Schoolcraft Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. This will lead to reduced
  visibilities of a mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

KEC/RITZMAN
856 
WWUS43 KMQT 121646
WSWMQT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1146 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

MIZ005-130000-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Marquette-
Including the cities of Gwinn and Marquette
1146 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on
  difficult travel conditions this afternoon. Look for additional
  snow accumulations of an inch or two, except from near Harvey
  through Skandia to Carlshend and McFarland where 2 to 4 inches are
  expected through this evening. 

* WHERE...Marquette County. Impacting portions of US-41, M-28, M-
   35 and M-94, especially south and east of Marquette.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 25 mph will
  produce areas of blowing and drifting snow through this 
  afternoon, especially along M-28 between Marquette and Munising.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

MIZ006-130000-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Alger-
Including the cities of Grand Marais and Munising
1146 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on
  difficult travel conditions this afternoon. Look for additional
  snow accumulations of an inch or two, except from near Sundell,
  Kiva, Traunik, Trenary and Chatham where 2 to 4 inches are 
  expected through this evening.

* WHERE...Alger County. Including M-28 and M-94.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will
  produce areas of blowing and drifting snow through this
  afternoon, especially along M-28 between Marquette and 
  Munising.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

MIZ013-130000-
/O.CON.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Delta-
Including the cities of Escanaba and Gladstone
1146 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on
  difficult travel conditions through this afternoon. Look for
  additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches through this 
  evening near Rock and far northwest Delta County. The rest of 
  Delta County from Cornell to Escanaba, Rapid River and Nahma 
  Junction will only see an inch or less through this evening.

* WHERE...Delta County. Including Highways M-35 and US-41.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest winds gusting as high as 25 mph
  will produce areas of blowing and drifting snow along Highways 
  M-35 and US-41 over northwest Delta County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

MIZ007-014-085-130000-
/O.CON.KMQT.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Luce-Southern Schoolcraft-Northern Schoolcraft-
Including the cities of Newberry, Manistique, and Seney
1146 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

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

* WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected
  through early this afternoon due to blowing and drifting snow.
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected 
  through this evening.

* WHERE...Luce and Northern Schoolcraft Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 25 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$
409 
WWUS43 KMQT 121948
WSWMQT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
248 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

MIZ005-006-013-122100-
/O.CAN.KMQT.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Marquette-Alger-Delta-
Including the cities of Gwinn, Marquette, Grand Marais, Munising,
Escanaba, and Gladstone
248 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Lake effect snow and winds will continue to diminish for the rest
of this afternoon. Additional accumulations of around an inch or 
less are expected.

$$

MIZ007-014-085-122100-
/O.CAN.KMQT.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-171213T0000Z/
Luce-Southern Schoolcraft-Northern Schoolcraft-
Including the cities of Newberry, Manistique, and Seney
248 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Lake effect snow and winds will continue to diminish for the rest
of this afternoon. Additional accumulations of an inch or less 
are expected.

$$

MIZ012-130400-
/O.NEW.KMQT.WW.Y.0036.171213T0900Z-171214T0000Z/
Menominee-
Including the city of Menominee
148 PM CST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions,
  including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with the greatest
  amounts near Menominee.

* WHERE...Menominee County.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

$$

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 Dec 11, 12:35 AM EST, 3 hours 48 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 11, 12:35 AM EST, 3 hours 48 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1235 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Monday)
Issued at 334 PM EST SUN DEC 10 2017

General lake effect ongoing will diminish through this evening with
winds becoming southerly ahead of clipper/SFC low. 1-2 inches of
snow are expected tonight into Mon morning with the clipper, with
the most along the WI border depending on the track of the
shortwave. Strong NW CAA will commence behind the system, leading to
NW flow LES by evening. Expect another 1-2 inches in the snowbelts
over NW Upper MI through 00Z Tue. Overall limited impacts in the
short term, with the focus more into the early long term part of
the forecast with the persistent LES.

.LONG TERM...(Monday night through Sunday)
Issued at 332 PM EST SUN DEC 10 2017

The dominant pattern of an upstream amplified ridge will persist,
and will maintain the downstream trough over the Great Lakes region
through the bulk of the extended periods. Closer to Thur/Fri,
ensembles do begin to indicate the ridge beginning to relax
marginally; however, guidance continues the theme of quick clippers
skirting the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes.

The more concerning feature in the medium term, Mon ngt-Tue ngt,
will be on a departing clipper that will bring strong winds to the
Upper Peninsula. In addition to the tight pressure gradient poised
to develop, it also appears favorable for good LES bands setting up.
With winds turning northeasterly then northerly, the most favored
areas will likely be Northeast Marquette County stretching east
through Alger County. SLRs have continued to be progged around 25:1
to possibly 30:1, with QPF totals between 0.4 to 0.6", resulting in
snowfall in excess of 8" to possibly much higher than a foot in
places by late Tue ngt. Further away from Lake Superior and snowfall
totals diminish significantly, to possibly sub-advisory conditions.
But the wildcard could be the gusty winds causing blowing-drifting
conditions and reduced visbilities in places from fresh snowfall in
prior days. Much colder temps will also accompany the back edge of
the departing shortwave, as a potent thermal trough dives into the
Great Lakes region. Temps will struggle to warm beyond the single
digits...likely warming into the low/mid teens by late Tue aftn. But
given the gusty winds, wind chill values will linger around zero to
a few degree below zero.

Tue ngt-Sat: Troughing will finally begin to lift/pivot east,
allowing mid-lvl heights to rise and create more of a
diffluent/dry flow aloft. This should diminish the coverage of LES
and any organized snow bands across the U.P. for a few periods;
however, flow will eventually turn northwesterly and help to re-
energize some snow showers later in the week. Guidance is keeping
up with a semi- active setup, with another clipper system arriving
Thur. The only wrinkle with the Wed ngt/Thur system could be a
period of strong parcel ascent along front edge, resulting in
faster moistening of the profile and development of snow showers
earlier. This could translate into yet another period of
moderate/heavy snow. Temps will continue to be sub-seasonal with
highs in the upper teens to perhaps mid 20s by late next week.
&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Monday night)
Issued at 1235 AM EST MON DEC 11 2017

Synoptic snow moving in late tonight into Mon morning will produce a
period of IFR conditons ahead of a low pressure system. Behind the
low, more lake effect snow kicks in late Mon afternoon/evening
impacting the western TAF sites with more IFR/MVFR conditions. Lake
effect snow and IFR conditions will hold off at KSAW until Mon
evening/night.
&&

.MARINE...(For the 4 PM Lake Superior forecast issuance)
Issued at 334 PM EST SUN DEC 10 2017

Tonight and Monday morning will be relatively calm with winds below
20 knots.  Winds will then increase markedly Monday afternoon and
evening with northeasterly gales to 35 knots across much of Lake
Superior and a few gusts to 40 knots across the central and eastern
zones. Combined with increasing wave heights, heavy freezing spray
is possible Monday afternoon through early Tuesday. Northwesterly
winds will then decrease Tuesday morning but stay within the 20 to
30 knot range until early Wednesday morning.  Winds will then remain
below 20 knots until Thursday and Friday, when northeasterly winds
will increase to 15 to 25 knots.
&&

.MQT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Upper Michigan...
  Winter Storm Watch from this afternoon through late Tuesday
     night for MIZ005-006.

Lake Superior...
  Gale Warning from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday for
     LSZ248>251-265>267.

  Gale Warning from 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ this afternoon to 1 AM EST
     /midnight CST/ Tuesday for LSZ162-240>242-263.

  Gale Warning from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday for
     LSZ243>245-264.

Lake Michigan...
  Gale Warning from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday for
     LMZ221-248-250.

&&

SHORT TERM...Titus
LONG TERM...Beachler
AVIATION...Voss
MARINE...BB
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 10, 3:56 PM EST, 12 hours 27 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
356 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2017

MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-112100-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
356 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2017 /256 PM CST Sun Dec 10 2017/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western Upper
Michigan and central Upper Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Lingering lake effect snow will impact areas across northern
Upper Michigan through this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Another period of moderate to heavy lake effect snow is possible
for the snow belts favored by north winds late Monday afternoon
through Tuesday, with plowable snow possible. White-out conditions
due to high snowfall rates and blowing snow may develop, leading
to very difficult travel conditions, across northeast Marquette
and much of Alger counties during this time period. See the latest
Winter Weather Message for further details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to submit reports of snowfall and
low visibilities to the National Weather Service in Marquette.
The public may also submit reports through our webpage, Facebook
page or on Twitter.

LSZ162-240>251-263>267-112100-
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-
356 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2017 /256 PM CST Sun Dec 10 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...Monday through Saturday

North gales to 35 knots are possible late Monday into Tuesday
over the north central and east half of Lake Superior. Heavy
freezing spray will also be possible late Monday night and Tuesday
morning over portions of the east half of Lake Superior.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.

LMZ221-248-250-112100-
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-
356 PM EST Sun Dec 10 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...Monday through Saturday

A few gale force gusts to 35 knots are possible Monday night into
Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.

Beachler

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Dec 11, 3:14 AM EST, 1 hour 9 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
314 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

MIZ001>004-009-010-084-111300-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Gogebic-Iron-
Southern Houghton-
Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Ontonagon, Houghton,
Hancock, L'Anse, Ironwood, Iron River, Kenton, and Sidnaw
314 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 /214 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017/

...LIGHT SNOW TO IMPACT THE MONDAY MORNING COMMUTE...

Snow will overspread western portions of Upper Michigan by 5 am
and then steadily diminish around or just after sunrise. Overall
accumulations will be light, with most areas only seeing 1 to 2
inches; however, this will make travel slippery during the morning
commute.

Be prepared for snow covered and slippery roads for the morning
commute and remember to use low-beam headlights and allow for
extra travel time.

MIZ005-006-011>013-111300-
Marquette-Alger-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-
Including the cities of Gwinn, Marquette, Grand Marais, Munising,
Iron Mountain, Menominee, Escanaba, and Gladstone
314 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017 /214 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017/

...LIGHT SNOW TO IMPACT THE MONDAY MORNING COMMUTE...

Snow will overspread central portions of Upper Michigan by 6 am
and then steadily diminish around 8 am. Overall accumulations will
be light, with most areas only seeing 1 to 2 inches; however,
this will make travel slippery during the morning commute.

Be prepared for snow covered and slippery roads for the morning
commute and remember to use low-beam headlights and allow for
extra travel time.

KEC
Special weather statement, Dec 11, 3:24 AM EST, 59 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
324 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

MIZ007-014-085-111900-
Luce-Southern Schoolcraft-Northern Schoolcraft-
Including the cities of Newberry, Manistique, and Seney
324 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...LAKE ENHANCED SNOW EXPECTED TODAY DOWNWIND OF LAKE MICHIGAN...

South to southwest winds flowing across Lake Michigan will allow
lake enhanced snow to develop by mid morning and then linger into
this afternoon. Snowfall totals are expected to range between 2
and 4 inches by mid afternoon with the greater totals expected
over southeastern Luce County and southeastern Schoolcraft county.

Motorists should exercise caution if traveling today as roads may
become slippery through this afternoon. Remember to use low-beam
headlights and allow extra travel time to reach your destination.

KEC

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 10, 10:37 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryMQT48 hr
Dec 11, 3:57 AM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningMQT33 hr
Dec 11, 4:23 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryMQTBaraga, Delta, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw, Luce and 2 more34 hr
Dec 11, 4:35 AM ESTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryMQTAlger29 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.