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Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Gaylord, MI

February 7, 2019

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this blizzard warning at Feb 7, 2019, 4:50 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 7, 2019, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 16 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
Feb 7, 2019, 4:50 AM EST (09:50 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 7, 2019, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 8, 2019, 1:38 PM EST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

The text

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278 
WWUS43 KAPX 070950
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
450 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

MIZ008-071800-
/O.NEW.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.190208T0300Z-190209T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KAPX.WS.W.0007.190207T1500Z-190208T0300Z/
Chippewa-
Including the city of Sault Ste. Marie
450 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected today. Total snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5
  inches, and ice accumulations of one tenth to two tenths of an
  inch are expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches,
  with localized amounts up to 6 inches, are expected.Blizzard
  conditions expected tonight. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. 

* WHERE...Chippewa County.

* WHEN...For the WINTER STORM WARNING, from 10 AM this morning 
  to 10 PM EST this evening. For the BLIZZARD WARNING, from 10 
  PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Winds gusting as high as 
  30 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. Travel 
  will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the 
  evening commute on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ015-071800-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WS.W.0007.190207T1500Z-190209T0000Z/
Mackinac-
Including the city of St. Ignace
450 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 
  inches, and ice accumulations of one tenth to two tenths of an 
  inch are expected.

* WHERE...Mackinac County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Winds gusting as high as 
  35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-019>022-025>028-031>033-071800-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.190207T1200Z-190209T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, 
Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Kalkaska, Grayling, Manistee, Cadillac, and Lake City
450 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

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

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to 2 inches, with localized amounts up to 
  4 inches, and ice accumulations of one tenth to three tenths 
  of an inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely 
  due to the ice. Travel will be dangerous and nearly impossible,
   including during the evening commute. Winds gusting as high 
  as 40 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

&&

$$

MIZ018-023-024-029-030-034>036-041-042-071800-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0013.190207T1200Z-190208T1200Z/
Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Oscoda-Alcona-Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, Mio, 
Harrisville, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, 
and Standish
450 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one half inch and ice accumulations of one tenth to 
  one quarter of an inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely 
  due to the ice. Travel will be dangerous and nearly impossible,
   including during the evening commute. Expect reduced 
  visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
8 follow-up statements
060 
WWUS43 KAPX 071550
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1050 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

MIZ008-080000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.190208T0300Z-190209T0000Z/
Chippewa-
Including the city of Sault Ste. Marie
1050 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected today. Total snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 6
  inches, and ice accumulations of one tenth to two tenths of an
  inch are expected. Blizzard conditions expected tonight into 
  Friday. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause whiteout 
  conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is 
  likely.

* WHERE...Chippewa County.

* WHEN...For the WINTER STORM WARNING, from 10 AM this morning 
  to 10 PM EST this evening. For the BLIZZARD WARNING, from 10 
  PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Winds gusting as high as
  30 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. Travel will be 
  very dangerous to impossible, including during the evening 
  commute on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-019>022-025>028-031>033-080000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, 
Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Kalkaska, Grayling, Manistee, Cadillac, and Lake City
1050 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

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

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to 2 inches, with localized amounts up to 
  4 inches, and ice accumulations of one tenth to three tenths 
  of an inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely
  due to the ice. Travel will be dangerous and nearly impossible,
  including during the evening commute. Winds gusting as high as
  40 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow later tonight and
  Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

&&

$$

MIZ015-080000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Mackinac-
Including the city of St. Ignace
1050 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

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

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 
  inches, and ice accumulations of one tenth to two tenths of an 
  inch are expected.

* WHERE...Mackinac County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Winds gusting as high as
  35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

&&

$$

MIZ018-023-024-029-030-034>036-041-042-080000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190208T1200Z/
Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Oscoda-Alcona-Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, Mio, 
Harrisville, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, 
and Standish
1050 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one half inch and ice accumulations of one tenth to 
  one quarter of an inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely
  due to the ice. Travel will be dangerous and nearly impossible, including
  during the evening commute. Expect reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
044 
WWUS43 KAPX 072034
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
334 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

MIZ008-080445-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.190208T0300Z-190209T0000Z/
Chippewa-
Including the city of Sault Ste. Marie
334 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Blizzard conditions expected.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause whiteout conditions
  in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely.
  Additional wet snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice
  accumulations of one tenth to two tenths of an inch are
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with
  localized amounts up to 8 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Chippewa County.

* WHEN...For the WINTER STORM WARNING, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the BLIZZARD WARNING, from 10 PM this evening to 
  7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Winds gusting as high as
  35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. Travel will be 
  very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning 
  commute on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-019>022-025>028-031>033-080445-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, 
Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Kalkaska, Grayling, Manistee, Cadillac, and Lake City
334 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

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

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations
  of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches and ice
  accumulations of one tenth to one quarter of an inch are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some power outages and tree damage are 
  likely due to the ice. Travel will be dangerous and nearly 
  impossible, including during the morning commute. Tree branches 
  could fall. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause blowing 
  and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Strong
winds are also expected.

&&

$$

MIZ015-080445-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Mackinac-
Including the city of St. Ignace
334 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

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

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of one 
  tenth to two tenths of an inch are expected.

* WHERE...Mackinac County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Winds gusting as high as 
  35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

&&

$$

MIZ018-023-024-029-030-034>036-041-042-080445-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190208T1200Z/
Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Oscoda-Alcona-Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, Mio, 
Harrisville, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, 
and Standish
334 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one half inch and ice accumulations of one tenth to one 
  quarter of an inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The ice will result in difficult travel 
  conditions, including during the evening commute. Expect 
  reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
193 
WWUS43 KAPX 080323
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1023 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

MIZ008-081200-
/O.EXP.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190208T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Chippewa-
Including the city of Sault Ste. Marie
1023 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of
  2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches, are 
  expected. The greatest snow totals will be found along and north
  of M-28.

* WHERE...Chippewa County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-019>022-025>028-031>033-081200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, 
Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Kalkaska, Grayling, Manistee, Cadillac, and Lake City
1023 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

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

* WHAT...Lake effect snow showers. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the morning commute on Friday. Winds gusting as
  high as 45 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow, and 
  localized whiteout conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow and
blowing snow will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

&&

$$

MIZ015-081200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Mackinac-
Including the city of St. Ignace
1023 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

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

* WHAT...Lake effect snow showers. Additional snow accumulations
  of up to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Mackinac County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow and
blowing snow will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

&&

$$

MIZ018-023-024-029-030-034>036-041-042-081200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190208T1200Z/
Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Oscoda-Alcona-Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, Mio, 
Harrisville, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, 
and Standish
1023 PM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow showers and a flash freeze of water on
  area roadways. Additional snow accumulations of up to one half
  are expected. In addition, any lingering water on area roadways
  will quickly freeze overnight.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute on Friday. In addition, 
  some reductions to visibility are likely. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow and blowing
snow will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and 
limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
461 
WWUS43 KAPX 080655
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
155 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

MIZ008-081200-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Chippewa-
Including the city of Sault Ste. Marie
155 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches, are 
  expected. The greatest snow totals will be found along and 
  north of M-28.

* WHERE...Chippewa County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-019>022-025>028-031>033-081200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, 
Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Kalkaska, Grayling, Manistee, Cadillac, and Lake City
155 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

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

* WHAT...Lake effect snow showers. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the morning commute. Winds gusting as high as 
  45 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow, and localized 
  whiteout conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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.

&&

$$

MIZ015-081200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Mackinac-
Including the city of St. Ignace
155 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

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

* WHAT...Lake effect snow showers. Additional snow accumulations 
  of up to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Mackinac County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing and 
  drifting snow.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ018-023-024-029-030-034>036-041-042-081200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190208T1200Z/
Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Oscoda-Alcona-Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, Mio, 
Harrisville, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, 
and Standish
155 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow showers and a flash freeze of water on
  area roadways. Additional snow accumulations of up to one half
  are expected. In addition, any lingering water on area roadways
  will quickly freeze early this morning.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including
  during the morning commute. In addition, some reductions to 
  visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
305 
WWUS43 KAPX 080822
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
322 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

MIZ015-080930-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Mackinac-
Including the city of St. Ignace
322 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

MIZ008-081200-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Chippewa-
Including the city of Sault Ste. Marie
322 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches, are 
  expected. The greatest snow totals will be found along and 
  north of M-28.

* WHERE...Chippewa County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-019>022-025>028-031>033-081200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, 
Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Kalkaska, Grayling, Manistee, Cadillac, and Lake City
322 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

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

* WHAT...Lake effect snow showers. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Winds gusting as high as 
  45 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow, and localized 
  whiteout conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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.

&&

$$

MIZ018-023-024-029-030-034>036-041-042-081200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190208T1200Z/
Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Oscoda-Alcona-Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, Mio, 
Harrisville, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, 
and Standish
322 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow showers and a flash freeze of water on 
  area roadways. Additional snow accumulations of up to one half 
  are expected. In addition, any lingering water on area 
  roadways will quickly freeze early this morning.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. In addition, some 
  reductions to visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 
  35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
121 
WWUS43 KAPX 081154
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
654 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

MIZ036-041-042-081300-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190208T1200Z/
Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
654 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM...

While light snow showers will remain possible, little to no
additional accumulation is expected today. Gusty winds may still
result in some patchy blowing snow and reduced visibilities this 
morning.

$$

MIZ008-082000-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Chippewa-
Including the city of Sault Ste. Marie
654 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting
  of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2
  inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, are expected. The
  greatest snow totals will be found along and north of M-28.

* WHERE...Chippewa County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible, including during the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-019>022-025>028-031>033-082000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, 
Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Kalkaska, Grayling, Manistee, Cadillac, and Lake City
654 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

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

* WHAT...Lake effect snow showers and blowing snow. Additional
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally
  higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the morning commute. Winds gusting as high as
  40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow and
  localized whiteout conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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.

&&

$$

MIZ018-023-024-029-030-034-035-082000-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Oscoda-Alcona-Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Including the cities of Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, Mio, 
Harrisville, Houghton Lake, and West Branch
654 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

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

* WHAT...Lake effect snow showers and blowing snow. Additional
  snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected with locally
  higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the morning commute. In addition, some
  reductions to visibility are expected as winds gusting as high
  as 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
671 
WWUS43 KAPX 081545
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1045 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

MIZ008-082345-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Chippewa-
Including the city of Sault Ste. Marie
1045 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions...especially north of M-28. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph will cause whiteout conditions in
  blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely.
  Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Chippewa County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous across
  northern parts of Chippewa County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-019>022-025>028-031>033-082345-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, 
Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Kalkaska, Grayling, Manistee, Cadillac, and Lake City
1045 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

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

* WHAT...Periods of heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow.
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and
  drifting snow. Whiteout conditions at times.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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.

&&

$$

MIZ018-023-024-029-030-034-035-082345-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Oscoda-Alcona-Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Including the cities of Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, Mio, 
Harrisville, Houghton Lake, and West Branch
1045 AM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

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

* WHAT...Lake effect snow showers and strong winds will create blowing
  snow and low visibility at times. Additional snow accumulations
  of up to one inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In
  addition, reductions to visibility are likely. Isolated areas of
  whiteout conditions. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause
  patchy blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
272 
WWUS43 KAPX 081838
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
138 PM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

MIZ008-090245-
/O.CAN.KAPX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190209T0600Z/
Chippewa-
Including the city of Sault Ste. Marie
138 PM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Occasional snow showers and areas of blowing snow. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 4 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Chippewa County mainly north of M-28.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In
  addition, reductions to visibility are likely with whiteout
  conditions in some locations. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph
  will cause blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-081945-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-
Including the cities of Petoskey and Cheboygan
138 PM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Gradually decreasing winds and snow shower intensity will result
in improving conditions into this evening. Areas of reduced 
visibility remain possible due to blowing snow. 

$$

MIZ018-081945-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Presque Isle-
Including the city of Rogers City
138 PM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Gradually decreasing winds and snow shower intensity will result
in improving conditions into this evening. Areas of reduced 
visibility remain possible due to blowing snow. 

$$

MIZ019>022-025>028-031>033-090000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Crawford-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, 
Gaylord, Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Manistee, 
Cadillac, and Lake City
138 PM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

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

* WHAT...Occasional snow showers and blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on areas of difficult travel
  conditions, including during the evening commute. Winds gusting
  as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.
  Whiteout conditions remain likely in exposed areas into early
  this evening.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing 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.

&&

$$

MIZ023-024-029-030-034-035-090000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190209T0000Z/
Montmorency-Alpena-Oscoda-Alcona-Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Including the cities of Atlanta, Alpena, Mio, Harrisville, 
Houghton Lake, and West Branch
138 PM EST Fri Feb 8 2019

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

* WHAT...Scattered snow showers and areas of blowing snow will continue
  into early evening. Additional snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including
  during the evening commute. In addition, some reductions to
  visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Localized whiteout
  conditions are possible in exposed areas. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Gaylord, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Feb 7, 4:22 AM EST, 28 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 7, 4:22 AM EST, 28 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
422 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

.NEAR TERM...(Today through Tonight)
Issued at 421 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

...Major Wintry Mix Precipitation Storm...

High Impact Weather Potential...Freezing rain to possibly exceed
0.25" in portions of N Lower. The rest of N Lower and E Upper
receiving in excess of 0.10" of freezing rain. Then Snow and blowing
snow, especially in the wake of the low in E Upper where blizzard
conditions are likely.

Pattern Synopsis/Forecast...Patchy drizzle/light rain over sfc
temperatures this morning that are all sub freezing continues this
morning. So far, this seem to not have accreted much over the region
so far. However, this will change over the morning as the low
pressure in the S Plains is heading into the Mid-Mississippi Valley
and will continue up into N/C Lower by 00z/Fri. Mid level warm air
will invade the region by 15z/Thu, which will set up FZDZ/FZRA over
the region as the sfc temperatures are expected to break the
freezing mark until around 18z/Thu along M-55, and some areas not
until almost 20z/Thu. The sfc low continues into E Upper and is NE
of ANJ by 06z/Fri. Winds switch around to the NW and with the still
developing sfc low, producing a tight pressure gradient that will
produce wind gusts of 35 mph, and LES. This is looking more likely
that Blizzard conditions near Lake Superior and Whitefish Bay are
possible through 12z/Fri, at the least.

Primary Forecast Concerns...Icing...There will be ice with this
system as the warm nose moves north into the forecast area, and
produces rain, and falls into the sub freezing sfc temperatures.
timing this morning still looks good as the next slug of moisture
just now getting into Chicago will be to MBL around 14z and GLR
around 16z. Concern is if the warmer sfc air moves faster, as this
system looks to have some convective elements in it, that some of
the mixing could bring the warmer air to the sfc. That would shorten
the time of the icing. However, with the models in good consensus,
and the cold air that is entrenched up north, will expect the
current timing to be good.

Winds and blowing snow...This is beginning to be a little more
worrisome. As the LES gets going, the winds pick up. Winds on the
model soundings in E Upper and portions of NW Lower are showing
frequent gusts to around 30knots. This is around 35 mph. While
collaborating with MQT, decided to put a blizzard warning out for
tonight in E Upper with the deepening low moving off to the NE.
However, am a bit concerned that blizzard criteria may be met in
portions of NW Lower this evening or late this afternoon as the low
moves through and the winds switch around to the NW. When we has the
W flow LES event during our cold air outbreak, wind gusts didn't get
to criteria, but everything else did. So the concern is that with
this low that the winds will gust past 35 mph for 3 hours or so.
This will be talked about with the oncoming shift to evaluate, after
the ice has passed.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Friday through Saturday)
Issued at 421 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

High Impact Weather Potential: Moderate - High

Primary Forecast Concerns/Challenges: Winds with blowing snow
Friday. Accumulating lake effect in Northwest flow belts

Cold advection will be in full force early Friday morning as
Canadian air is drug in from the northwest behind the departing
system. Lake enhanced snow will slowly become pure lake effect as
support from the system pulls off to the northeast, and H850
temperatures drop below -20 C. Inversion heights remain around 4
kft, giving moderate support for snowfall intensity, although
profiles will be quite a bit colder than the prime DGZ. This may
limit flake size and resultant accumulations some. However winds
will still be a concern. The surface low will still be strengthening
as it crosses the Ontario/Quebec border, making the pressure
gradient over us slow to weaken. Winds will continue gusting to near
30 through at least the morning hours, before slowly diminishing
through the afternoon. Winds near the top of the boundary layer
reach the low 40s through mid-day for many areas, so isolated
stronger gusts than what's currently forecasted can not be ruled
out. Winds very slowly veer from WNW to more NW through the day,
targeting areas in the typical northwest flow belts with a general 3
to 5 inches through the day into the evening hours. Upper level
riding moves in Saturday, with high pressure nudging in at the
surface. Forecast profiles dry out, with only remnant low level
moisture left. This will support light flurries through the morning
hours. Temperatures both days will be a good 10 to 15 degrees below
normal for early February, with highs mainly in the mid and upper
teens.

&&

.LONG TERM...(Saturday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 421 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

High Impact Weather Potential: Minimal

Primary Forecast Concerns/Challenges: Minimal

The second half of the weekend brings more lake effect chances with
a subtle wave passing over the Great Lakes. A return to more
seasonable temperatures occurs Sunday through Tuesday. Another
potentially impactful storm system in the late Tuesday - Wednesday
time frame could bring more mixed precip.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Thursday night)
Issued at 1144 PM EST Wed Feb 6 2019

Expect low cigs to remain in place through the duration as another
deepening area of low pressure passes across the state on
Thursday. A touch of freezing rain and sleet will scrape by
MBL/TVC/PLN overnight. Widespread wintry precip will move in from
the south on Thursday, with freezing rain, sleet, snow, and
eventually rain. Significant ice accumulations are expected.

Winds will become easterly and a touch gusty, veer southerly late
Thursday, and abruptly to the w Thu evening as a strong cold front
passes. LLWS on Thursday.

&&

.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...WINTER STORM WARNING until 7 PM EST Friday for MIZ016-017-
019>022-025>028-031>033.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY until 7 AM EST Friday for MIZ018-023-024-
029-030-034>036-041-042.

WINTER STORM WARNING from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this
evening for MIZ008.

BLIZZARD WARNING from 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday for
MIZ008.

WINTER STORM WARNING from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Friday
for MIZ015.

&&

NEAR TERM...JL
SHORT TERM...STJ
LONG TERM...STJ
AVIATION...JZ
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 7, 4:27 AM EST, 23 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
427 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-MIZ008-015>036-041-
042-080930-
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-Chippewa-
Mackinac-Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-
Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-
Oscoda-Alcona-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-
Gladwin-Arenac-
427 AM EST Thu Feb 7 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for northern Lower Michigan...
eastern Upper Michigan...and adjacent nearshore waters of Lake
Michigan...Lake Huron and Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Patchy freezing drizzle is expected across portions of northern
lower and eastern upper Michigan early this morning.

A rapidly intensifying winter storm will bring significant amounts
of freezing rain, snow, and wind to northern Michigan Thursday
and Friday. Please see the latest winter storm warnings and
advisories for additional details.

The potential for ice jam development will continue on area
rivers. Flooding may occur rapidly upstream from where any ice
jams develop.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

A rapidly intensifying winter storm will bring significant amounts
of snow, and wind to northern Michigan Friday. Please see the
latest winter storm warnings and advisories for additional
details.

Another storm on Tuesday with mixed precipitation is possible.

The potential for ice jam development will continue on area rivers.
Flooding may occur rapidly upstream from where any ice jams develop.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report wintry precipitation to the
National Weather Service. Reports may be made one of three ways:

Online:    weather.gov/gaylord
Facebook: facebook.com/nwsgaylord
Twitter:  twitter.com/nwsgaylord

&&

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

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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.