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Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Gaylord, MI

February 23, 201917 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this blizzard warning at Feb 23, 2019, 3:23 PM EST for 17 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Feb 24, 2019, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 24 hr. 11 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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

The facts

Issued
Feb 23, 2019, 3:23 PM EST (20:23 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 24, 2019, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 25, 2019, 6:52 AM EST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

Counties Antrim County, MI, Benzie County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Crawford County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Grand Traverse County, MI, Kalkaska County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Manistee County, MI, Missaukee County, MI, Montmorency County, MI, Ogemaw County, MI, Oscoda County, MI, Otsego County, MI, Presque Isle County, MI, Roscommon County, MI, Wexford County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:23 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
Feb 24, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.131 Nw Waters, MI12 HR TOTAL.
Feb 24, 9:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.133 Sw Mcbain, MI12 HR TOTAL.
Feb 24, 3:00 PM ESTBLIZZARD2 N Otsego Lake State P, MITREES DOWN OVER POWER LINES. TIME ESTIMATED.
Feb 24, 4:55 PM ESTSNOW 3Indian River, MIESTIMATED SNOW TOTAL SO FAR.
Feb 25, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 52 S Petoskey, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-EM-8, 2 S PETOSKEY.
Feb 25, 6:30 AM ESTSNOW 6.33 Ene Kingsley, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-GT-21, 2 ENE KINGSLEY.
Feb 25, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 4.54 Wsw Bates, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-GT-25, 4 WSW BATES.
Feb 25, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 4.54 Wsw Bates, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION TCEM4, 4.7 ESE TRAVERSE CITY.
Feb 25, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 4.81 Nnw Wellston, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION WLNM4, WELLSTON 1N.
Feb 25, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 5.41 Nne Fife Lake, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION FLAM4, 1 NNW FIFE LAKE.
Feb 25, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 10.91 Nw Waters, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION APXM4, 9 SSW GAYLORD.

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 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 204 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 2019-02-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Alpena, MI at 12:00Z on 2019-02-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -17 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1020 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-17 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
258 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

404 
WWUS43 KAPX 232023
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
323 PM EST Sat Feb 23 2019

MIZ024-030-036-041-042-232130-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WS.A.0004.190223T2100Z-190225T0600Z/
Alpena-Alcona-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Alpena, Harrisville, Tawas City, Gladwin,
and Standish
323 PM EST Sat Feb 23 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

$$

MIZ016-019>021-025>027-031>033-240500-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0004.190223T2100Z-190225T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.190224T1200Z-190225T1200Z/
Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Northport, 
Mancelona, Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Manistee, 
Cadillac, and Lake City
323 PM EST Sat Feb 23 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting 40 to 60 mph
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 3 to
  5 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Snow will begin between 7 AM and 10 AM Sunday. Worst
  conditions are expected from midday Sunday to 7 AM Monday. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to  
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor 
visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, 
making travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel, have a 
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your 
vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-022-023-028-240500-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0004.190223T2100Z-190225T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.190224T1500Z-190225T1200Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Otsego-Montmorency-Crawford-
Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Gaylord, Atlanta,
and Grayling
323 PM EST Sat Feb 23 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting 40 to 60 mph
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 2 to
  4 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Otsego, Montmorency and 
  Crawford Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of freezing rain is expected this
  evening...with ice accumulation up to one-tenth of an inch.
  Temperatures are expected to climb above freezing overnight.

  Travel will be very dangerous to impossible by Sunday 
  afternoon. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor 
visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, 
making travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel, have a 
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your 
vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ029-034-035-240500-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0004.190223T2100Z-190225T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.190224T1500Z-190225T1200Z/
Oscoda-Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Including the cities of Mio, Houghton Lake, and West Branch
323 PM EST Sat Feb 23 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting 40 to 50 mph
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of up 
  to 2 inches, with localized amounts up to 4 inches, are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Oscoda, Roscommon and Ogemaw Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor 
visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, 
making travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel, have a 
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your 
vehicle.

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-240500-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0010.190223T2100Z-190225T1200Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
323 PM EST Sat Feb 23 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Periods of snow will change to freezing rain later this
  evening...then all rain overnight as temperatures climb above
  freezing. Precipitation will change back to snow later Sunday
  with accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up
  to 9 inches. Ice accumulations tonight from one tenth to four 
  tenths of an inch are expected.

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely
  due to the ice. Travel conditions will be poor tonight due to
  icy roads...and will become dangerous to nearly impossible
  Sunday afternoon in falling and blowing snow. Damage to trees
  and power lines is likely. Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph will
  cause widespread 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.

&&

$$

JPB

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
8 follow-up statements
918 
WWUS43 KAPX 240211
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
911 PM EST Sat Feb 23 2019


MIZ016-019>021-025>027-031>033-241200-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.190224T1200Z-190225T1200Z/
Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Northport, 
Mancelona, Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Manistee, 
Cadillac, and Lake City
911 PM EST Sat Feb 23 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting 40 to 60 
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 
  inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Snow will begin between 7 AM and 10 AM Sunday. Worst 
  conditions are expected from midday Sunday to 7 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-022-023-028-029-034-035-241200-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.190224T1500Z-190225T1200Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Otsego-Montmorency-Crawford-Oscoda-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Gaylord, Atlanta,
Grayling, Mio, Houghton Lake, and West Branch
911 PM EST Sat Feb 23 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting 40 to 60 
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 
  inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Otsego, Montmorency and 
  Crawford Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of freezing rain is expected 
  this evening...with ice accumulation up to one-tenth of an 
  inch. Temperatures are expected to climb above freezing 
  overnight.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-241200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190225T1200Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
911 PM EST Sat Feb 23 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Light snow will change to freezing rain later tonight,
  then all rain toward morning as temperatures climb above 
  freezing. Precipitation will change back to snow later Sunday 
  with accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up 
  to 9 inches. Ice accumulations tonight from one tenth to four 
  tenths of an inch are expected.

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely 
  due to the ice. Travel conditions will be poor tonight due to 
  icy roads...and will become dangerous to nearly impossible 
  Sunday afternoon in falling and blowing snow. Damage to trees 
  and power lines is likely. Winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph 
  will cause widespread 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
558 
WWUS43 KAPX 240837
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
337 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

MIZ016-019>021-025>027-031>033-241645-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.190224T1200Z-190225T1200Z/
Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Northport, 
Mancelona, Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Manistee, 
Cadillac, and Lake City
337 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting 40 to 60 mph
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 3 to
  6 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Snow will begin between 8 AM and 11 AM today. Worst
  conditions are expected from midday Sunday to 4 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-022-023-028-029-034-035-241645-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.190224T1500Z-190225T1200Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Otsego-Montmorency-Crawford-Oscoda-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Gaylord, Atlanta,
Grayling, Mio, Houghton Lake, and West Branch
337 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting 40 to 60 mph
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 2 to
  5 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Otsego, Montmorency and 
  Crawford Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-241645-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190225T1200Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
337 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain will continue until daybreak with ice
  accumulations from one tenth to four tenths expected. Snow will
  then develop by this afternoon and continue tonight with
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, and localized amounts up to 9 
  inches. 

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely
  due to the ice. Travel conditions will be poor into this morning
  due to icy roads...and will then become dangerous to nearly
  impossible this afternoon and evening in falling and widespread
  blowing snow due to winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph. Damage to
  trees and power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
869 
WWUS43 KAPX 241253
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
753 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

MIZ008-015-242100-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190225T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.190224T1800Z-190225T1200Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
753 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting 40 to 60 
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ016-019>021-025>027-031>033-242100-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190225T1200Z/
Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Northport, 
Mancelona, Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Manistee, 
Cadillac, and Lake City
753 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting 40 to 60 
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Snow will begin between 8 AM and 11 AM today. Worst 
  conditions are expected from midday Sunday to 4 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-022-023-028-029-034-035-242100-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.190224T1500Z-190225T1200Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Otsego-Montmorency-Crawford-Oscoda-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Gaylord, Atlanta,
Grayling, Mio, Houghton Lake, and West Branch
753 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting 40 to 60 
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Otsego, Montmorency and 
  Crawford Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
264 
WWUS43 KAPX 241450
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
950 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

MIZ016-019>021-025>027-031>033-242300-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190225T1200Z/
Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Northport, 
Mancelona, Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Manistee, 
Cadillac, and Lake City
950 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting 40 to 60 
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Snow will begin between 8 AM and 11 AM today. Worst 
  conditions are expected from midday Sunday to 4 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-022-023-028-029-034-035-242300-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.190224T1500Z-190225T1200Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Otsego-Montmorency-Crawford-Oscoda-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Gaylord, Atlanta,
Grayling, Mio, Houghton Lake, and West Branch
950 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting 40 to 60 
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Otsego, Montmorency and 
  Crawford Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-242300-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.190224T1800Z-190225T1200Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
950 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting 40 to 60 
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

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802 
WWUS43 KAPX 241929
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
229 PM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

MIZ019>022-025>028-031>033-251200-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190225T1200Z/
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
229 PM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting 40 to 60 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting 
  of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

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>018-023-029-034-035-251200-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190225T1200Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Montmorency-Oscoda-Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Atlanta, Mio, Houghton Lake, and West Branch
229 PM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting 40 to 60 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting 
  of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-251200-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190225T1200Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
229 PM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting 40 to 60 mph will
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting
  of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5
  inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. The
  heaviest snow totals will be found across northwest Chippewa
  county.

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
698 
WWUS43 KAPX 250231
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
931 PM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

MIZ019>022-025>028-031>033-251045-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190225T1200Z/
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
931 PM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting
  of the snow is likely. 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 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall.

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>018-023-029-034-035-251045-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190225T1200Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Montmorency-Oscoda-Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Atlanta, Mio, Houghton Lake, and West Branch
931 PM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-251045-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190225T1200Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
931 PM EST Sun Feb 24 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 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 6 inches...are expected.
  The heaviest snow totals will be found across northwest Chippewa
  county.

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
400 
WWUS43 KAPX 250745
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
245 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019

MIZ019>022-025>028-031>033-251200-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190225T1200Z/
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
245 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* 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 1 to 2
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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>018-023-029-034-035-251200-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190225T1200Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Montmorency-Oscoda-Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Atlanta, Mio, Houghton Lake, and West Branch
245 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* 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 up to
  one inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-251200-
/O.CON.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190225T1200Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
245 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

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

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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
762 
WWUS43 KAPX 251152
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
652 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019

MIZ008-015-251700-
/O.CAN.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190225T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.190225T1200Z-190225T1700Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
652 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. While blizzard conditions have 
  ended, wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph will continue to result in areas 
  of blowing and drifting snow. Several roads remain impassable from 
  large snow drifts.

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* 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 40 mph will 
  cause blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ016>023-025>029-031>035-251700-
/O.CAN.KAPX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190225T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.190225T1200Z-190225T1700Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-
Montmorency-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Frankfort, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Manistee, Cadillac, 
Lake City, Houghton Lake, and West Branch
652 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. While blizzard conditions have 
  ended, wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph will continue to result in areas 
  of blowing and drifting snow. Several roads remain impassable from 
  large snow drifts.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* 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 40 mph will 
  cause blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow snow means areas of 
blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 
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
Feb 23, 3:36 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningAPX28 hr
Feb 23, 3:28 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningAPXAlcona, Alpena, Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco37 hr
Feb 23, 3:50 PM ESTLakeshore Flood StatementAPXBenzie, Emmet, Leelanau, Manistee40 hr

Nearby

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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.