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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Gaylord, MI

March 7, 20189 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this winter storm warning at Mar 7, 2018, 11:36 AM EST for 9 counties in Michigan. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 7, 2018, 11:36 AM EST (16:36 UTC)
Expired
Mar 8, 2018, 2:04 AM EST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

Counties Alcona County, MI, Alpena County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Iosco County, MI, Montmorency County, MI, Oscoda County, MI, Otsego County, MI, Presque Isle County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:33 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Alpena, MI (KAPX), launched 12:00Z, 4.6 hours before the alert went out and 130 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 12:00Z on 2018-03-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Alpena, MI at 12:00Z on 2018-03-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 30 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
532 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
22 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
30 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
113 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

519 
WWUS43 KAPX 071636
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1136 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018


MIZ018-024-030-080045-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.180307T1700Z-180308T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0002.180307T1636Z-180308T1700Z/
Presque Isle-Alpena-Alcona-
Including the cities of Rogers City, Alpena, and Harrisville
1136 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Additional snow accumulations
  through the warning period, 7 to 11 inches expected.

* WHERE...Presque Isle, Alpena and Alcona Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Be prepared for 
  significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ017-023-080045-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.180307T2300Z-180308T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0002.180307T1636Z-180308T1700Z/
Cheboygan-Montmorency-
Including the cities of Cheboygan and Atlanta
1136 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Additional snow accumulations
  through the warning period, 5 to 8 inches expected.

* WHERE...Cheboygan and Montmorency Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ016-019-021-022-026>029-035-036-042-080045-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.180307T2300Z-180308T1700Z/
Emmet-Charlevoix-Antrim-Otsego-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-
Oscoda-Ogemaw-Iosco-Arenac-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Mancelona, Gaylord,
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, West Branch, Tawas City, 
and Standish
1136 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches, with
  localized amounts up to 7 inches expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

swr

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
3 follow-up statements
006 
WWUS43 KAPX 071931
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
231 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

MIZ016-019-022-029-036-080345-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.180307T2300Z-180308T1700Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/
Emmet-Charlevoix-Otsego-Oscoda-Iosco-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Gaylord, Mio, 
and Tawas City
231 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Additional snow accumulations
  through the warning period of 4 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Emmet, Charlevoix, Otsego, Oscoda and Iosco Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-023-024-030-080345-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Alcona-
Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, 
and Harrisville
231 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Additional snow accumulations
  through the warning period of 6 to 9 inches.

* WHERE...Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Montmorency, Alpena and 
  Alcona Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Be prepared for 
  significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ032>034-041-080345-
/O.EXB.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.180307T1931Z-180308T1700Z/
Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Gladwin-
Including the cities of Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, 
and Gladwin
231 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Wexford, Missaukee, Roscommon and Gladwin Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute on Thursday. 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.

&&

$$

MIZ020-025-031-080345-
/O.EXB.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.180307T1931Z-180308T1700Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, and Manistee
231 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3
  inches.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute on Thursday. Be prepared 
  for reduced visibilities 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.

&&

$$

MIZ021-026>028-035-042-080345-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.180307T1931Z-180308T1700Z/
Antrim-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Ogemaw-Arenac-
Including the cities of Mancelona, Traverse City, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, West Branch, and Standish
231 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute on Thursday. 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
377 
WWUS43 KAPX 080335
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1035 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

MIZ016-019-022-029-036-081100-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/
Emmet-Charlevoix-Otsego-Oscoda-Iosco-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Gaylord, Mio, 
and Tawas City
1035 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are
  expected through midday Thursday.

* WHERE...Emmet, Charlevoix, Otsego, Oscoda and Iosco Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

MIZ025-031-032-080445-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/
Benzie-Manistee-Wexford-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Manistee, and Cadillac
1035 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

MIZ017-018-023-024-030-081100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Alcona-
Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, 
and Harrisville
1035 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches 
  are expected through midday Thursday.

* WHERE...Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Montmorency, Alpena and 
  Alcona Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be 
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ020-021-026>028-033>035-041-042-081100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/
Leelanau-Antrim-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Missaukee-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Northport, Mancelona, Traverse City, 
Kalkaska, Grayling, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, 
Gladwin, and Standish
1035 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are
  expected through midday Thursday.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
421 
WWUS43 KAPX 080704
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
204 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

MIZ017-018-023-024-030-081515-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Alcona-
Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, 
and Harrisville
204 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches
  expected with locally higher amounts. These amounts are less
  than what was previously anticipated.

* WHERE...Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Montmorency, Alpena and 
  Alcona Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Roads will still be slippery, including 
  the morning commute. Visibilities reduced by 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.

&&

$$

MIZ016-020-026-028-029-033>035-041-042-080815-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/
Emmet-Leelanau-Grand Traverse-Crawford-Oscoda-Missaukee-Roscommon-
Ogemaw-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Northport, Traverse City, 
Grayling, Mio, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Gladwin, 
and Standish
204 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snowfall has been, and is expected to be less than previously
anticipated. Therefore, the winter weather advisory has been
cancelled.

$$

MIZ019-021-022-027-036-081515-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/
Charlevoix-Antrim-Otsego-Kalkaska-Iosco-
Including the cities of Charlevoix, Mancelona, Gaylord, Kalkaska,
and Tawas City
204 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are
  expected, less than previously anticipated.

* WHERE...Charlevoix, Antrim, Otsego, Kalkaska and Iosco 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Roads will still be slippery, including the
  morning commute. Visibilities reduced by 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 7, 1:47 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPXAlcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Cheboygan and 16 more34 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Michigan, 2018Every winter storm warning in 2018

Sources

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