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Winter Storm Warning 8, NWS Gaylord, MI

February 11, 201922 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this winter storm warning at Feb 11, 2019, 2:23 PM EST for 22 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Feb 12, 2019, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 33 hr. 60 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 11, 2019, 2:23 PM EST (19:23 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 12, 2019, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 13, 2019, 1:00 PM EST
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI
All 22 counties

Alcona County, MI, Alpena County, MI, Antrim County, MI, Arenac County, MI, Benzie County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Crawford County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Gladwin County, MI, Grand Traverse County, MI, Iosco 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), 21 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:27 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 12, 9:30 AM ESTSNOW 2Elk Rapids, MIDURATION 90 MINUTES.
Feb 12, 11:05 AM ESTSNOW 1.8Bellaire, MI
Feb 12, 11:05 AM ESTSNOW 2Lake Ann, MI
Feb 12, 11:12 AM ESTSNOW 2East Tawas, MISINCE 7 AM.
Feb 12, 11:16 AM ESTSNOW 4Manistee, MISINCE 5 AM.
Feb 12, 11:23 AM ESTSNOW 4Lake Ann, MISINCE 7 AM.
Feb 12, 11:30 AM ESTSNOW 3Kalkaska, MISINCE 6 AM.
Feb 12, 11:38 AM ESTSNOW 1.8Millersburg, MI
Feb 12, 11:42 AM ESTSNOW 3Kalkaska, MISINCE 6 AM.
Feb 12, 11:47 AM ESTSNOW 2.52 E Lake Ann, MISINCE 7 AM.
Feb 12, 11:54 AM ESTSNOW 2Lupton, MI
Feb 12, 11:54 AM ESTSNOW 3Cadillac, MISINCE 5 AM.
Feb 12, 12:44 PM ESTSNOW 3Indian River, MISINCE 830 AM.
Feb 12, 1:00 PM ESTSNOW 3Gaylord, MI
Feb 12, 1:00 PM ESTSNOW 3.11 Nw Waters, MISINCE 8 AM. CO-OP OBSERVER STATION APXM4, 9 SSW GAYLORD.
Feb 12, 1:14 PM ESTSNOW 32 S Darragh, MI
Feb 12, 2:00 PM ESTSNOW 2.52 Se Traverse City, MI
Feb 12, 2:00 PM ESTSNOW 3.5Atlanta, MI
Feb 12, 3:37 PM ESTSNOW 41 Wnw South Boardman, MI
Feb 12, 3:51 PM ESTSNOW 2.5Au Gres, MIFREEZING DRIZZLE HAS MIXED IN SINCE 1 PM.
Feb 12, 3:54 PM ESTSNOW 5Greilickville, MI
Feb 12, 5:00 PM ESTSNOW 3Hale, MI
Feb 12, 5:00 PM ESTSNOW 3.8Indian River, MI8 HOUR TOTAL ENDING AT 5 PM. SNOWDEPTH 21 INCHES.
Feb 12, 5:30 PM ESTSNOW 5Cheboygan, MI
Feb 12, 5:45 PM ESTSNOW 4.53 S Cadillac, MI
Feb 12, 6:00 PM ESTSNOW 3.55 Ssw Brethren, MISTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL THROUGH 6 PM.
Feb 12, 6:00 PM ESTSNOW 3.84 Sse Black Lake, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION ONAM4, ST PR. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 12, 6:00 PM ESTSNOW 52 Ene Maple City, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION MAPM4, MAPLE CITY 1E. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 12, 6:54 PM ESTSNOW 3.95 S Cathro, MIASOS STATION APN, ALPENA - PHELPS COLLINS FIELD. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 12, 11:30 PM ESTSNOW 6.51 Wnw Elk Rapids, MI
Feb 12, 11:30 PM ESTSNOW 73 Sse Gaylord, MI
Feb 12, 11:30 PM ESTSNOW 7Oscoda, MI
Feb 13, 4:15 AM ESTSNOW 71 Wnw Williamsburg, MI
Feb 13, 5:00 AM ESTSNOW 8.21 Wnw Waters, MI
Feb 13, 5:30 AM ESTSNOW 6.6Lovells, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-CF-9, LOVELLS. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 7.22 Wnw Traverse City, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION TCMM4, TRAVERSE CITY MUNSON. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 8Atlanta, MI
Feb 13, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 122 S Petoskey, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-EM-8, 2 S PETOSKEY. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 6:30 AM ESTSNOW 6Traverse City, MIOVERNIGHT TOTAL.
Feb 13, 6:30 AM ESTSNOW 11Cheboygan, MI
Feb 13, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 52 Ne Luzerne, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-OD-3, 2 NE LUZERNE. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 7.24 Wsw Bates, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-GT-25, 4 WSW BATES. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 7.24 Wsw Bates, MI24 HR TOTAL. CO-OP OBSERVER STATION TCEM4, 4.7 ESE TRAVERSE CITY.
Feb 13, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 81 Ene Harbor Springs, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-EM-5, HARBOR SPRINGS. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 8.24 Nne Lucas, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-MK-1, 3 NNE LUCAS. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 91 Sw Gladwin, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION GLAM4, GLADWIN. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 9.32 Ne Prudenville, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION HTLM4, @ E. SIDE OF HOUGHTON LAKE. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 7:30 AM ESTSNOW 4.72 Sse Glennie, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION GLNM4, GLENNIE 2SE. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 7:30 AM ESTSNOW 5.53 Ene Kingsley, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-GT-21, 2 ENE KINGSLEY. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.51 Nne Ossineke, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-AP-2, 1 NNE OSSINEKE. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.55 Ene Arcadia, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION BEUM4, BEULAH 7SSW. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 43 N Wellston, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION WELM4, TIPPY DAM. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 4.32 Ssw West Branch, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-OG-6, 2 SSW WEST BRANCH. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 5.54 Sse Standish, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION STAM4, 4 SSE STANDISH. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 5.54 Wnw Wellston, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-MN-6, 4 W WELLSTON. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 5.81 Sse Lake City, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION LKCM4, EXP FARM. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 6.11 Ese Mancelona, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-AT-6, MANCELONA. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 6.32 W Gaylord, MICOOP GAYM4. 24 HR TOTAL.
Feb 13, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 71 Ne Bingham, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION NWFM4, NW MICHIGAN RES FARM. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 7.72 Se West Branch, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION WBRM4, 3 SE WEST BRANCH. THE DURATION OF THE SNOW EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.

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, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 184 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 2019-02-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Alpena, MI at 12:00Z on 2019-02-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 128 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
482 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
80 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
128 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
244 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

983 
WWUS43 KAPX 111923
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
223 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

MIZ031>036-041-042-120330-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0003.190212T0500Z-190213T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0008.190212T0900Z-190213T1400Z/
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Manistee, Cadillac, Lake City, 
Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
223 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected...possibly mixed with freezing
  drizzle. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the morning commute on Tuesday. 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.

&&

$$

MIZ025>030-120330-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0003.190212T0500Z-190213T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0008.190212T1200Z-190213T1400Z/
Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, and Harrisville
223 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected...possibly mixed with freezing
  drizzle. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 11 inches, and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the morning commute on Tuesday. 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.

&&

$$

MIZ016>019-021>024-120330-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0003.190212T0900Z-190213T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0008.190212T1400Z-190213T1400Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Charlevoix, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, and Alpena
223 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

&&

$$

MIZ020-120330-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0003.190212T0500Z-190213T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0008.190212T1400Z-190213T1400Z/
Leelanau-
Including the city of Northport
223 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 
  10 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Leelanau County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 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.

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-120330-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0003.190212T1200Z-190213T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0008.190212T1500Z-190213T1400Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
223 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 
  11 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute on Tuesday. 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
9 follow-up statements
517 
WWUS43 KAPX 120336
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1036 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

MIZ031>036-041-042-121200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.190212T0900Z-190213T1400Z/
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Manistee, Cadillac, Lake City, 
Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
1036 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO
9 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will spread up into the region very early Tuesday
  morning and persist through Tuesday night. A period of snow
  mixed with freezing drizzle is also possible Tuesday afternoon.
  Storm total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected by
  Wednesday morning, with locally higher amounts possible. 

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the morning commute on Tuesday. 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.

&&

$$

MIZ025>030-121200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.190212T1200Z-190213T1400Z/
Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, and Harrisville
1036 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO
9 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will spread up into the region early Tuesday morning
  and persist through Tuesday night. A period of snow mixed with
  freezing drizzle is also possible Tuesday afternoon. Storm total
  snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches are expected by Wednesday
  morning, with localized higher amounts possible. 

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the morning commute on Tuesday. 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.

&&

$$

MIZ016>024-121200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.190212T1400Z-190213T1400Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-
Montmorency-Alpena-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, and Alpena
1036 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
9 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will spread up into the region Tuesday morning and
  persist through Tuesday night. A period of snow mixed with
  freezing drizzle is also possible Tuesday afternoon. Storm total
  snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches are expected by Wednesday
  morning, with localized higher amounts possible. 

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-121200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.190212T1500Z-190213T1400Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
1036 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO
9 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will spread into the region later Tuesday morning
  and persist through Tuesday night. Storm total snow
  accumulations of 8 to 11 inches are expected by Wednesday
  morning. 

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute on Tuesday. 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
348 
WWUS43 KAPX 120822
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
322 AM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

MIZ031>036-041-042-121630-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.190212T0900Z-190213T1400Z/
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Manistee, Cadillac, Lake City, 
Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
322 AM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will spread up into the region through the morning,
  and persist through tonight. Freezing drizzle is also possible
  this afternoon and this evening. Storm total snow accumulations
  of 6 to 8 inches are expected by Wednesday morning, with 
  locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the morning commute on today. 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.

&&

$$

MIZ025>030-121630-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.190212T1200Z-190213T1400Z/
Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, and Harrisville
322 AM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will spread up into the region through the morning,
  and persist through tonight. Freezing drizzle is also possible 
  this afternoon and this evening. Storm total snow accumulations 
  of 6 to 9 inches are expected by Wednesday morning, with 
  localized higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the morning commute today. 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.

&&

$$

MIZ016>024-121630-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.190212T1400Z-190213T1400Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-
Montmorency-Alpena-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, and Alpena
322 AM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will spread up into the region through this morning,
  and persist through tonight. Freezing drizzle is also possible
  this afternoon and this evening. Storm total snow accumulations
  of 8 to 11 inches are expected by Wednesday morning, with 
  localized higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-121630-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.190212T1500Z-190213T1400Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
322 AM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will spread into the region later this morning, and
  persist through tonight. Storm total snow accumulations of 7 to
  10 inches are expected by Wednesday morning.

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
937 
WWUS43 KAPX 121506
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1006 AM EST Tue Feb 12 2019


MIZ031>036-041-042-122315-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Manistee, Cadillac, Lake City, 
Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
1006 AM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will lessen somewhat this afternoon, while mixing at
  times with sleet and freezing drizzle. Heavier wintry
  precipitation will return early this evening. Storm total snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 8 inches are expected by Wednesday 
  morning, with locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the afternoon commute today. 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.

&&

$$

MIZ025>030-122315-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, and Harrisville
1006 AM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will lessen somewhat this afternoon, while mixing at
  times with sleet and freezing drizzle. Heavier wintry
  precipitation will return this evening. Storm total snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected by Wednesday 
  morning, with locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the afternoon commute today. 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.

&&

$$

MIZ016>024-122315-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-
Montmorency-Alpena-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, and Alpena
1006 AM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will lessen somewhat in intensity as we move through
  this afternoon, and will also mix with freezing drizzle at
  times. Heavier snow will return later this evening. Storm total
  snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches are expected by Wednesday 
  morning, with localized higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-122315-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
1006 AM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow is spreading into the region late this 
  morning, and will persist through tonight. Storm total snow 
  accumulations of 7 to 10 inches are expected by Wednesday 
  morning.

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
643 
WWUS43 KAPX 122042
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
342 PM EST Tue Feb 12 2019


MIZ031>036-041-042-130445-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Manistee, Cadillac, Lake City, 
Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
342 PM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Winds gusting as high as 30 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.

&&

$$

MIZ025>030-130445-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, and Harrisville
342 PM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Winds gusting as high as 30 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>024-130445-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-
Montmorency-Alpena-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, and Alpena
342 PM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  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.

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-130445-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
342 PM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
400 
WWUS43 KAPX 130249
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
949 PM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

MIZ031>036-041-042-131100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Manistee, Cadillac, Lake City, 
Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
949 PM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will gradually diminish across the region through
  the overnight hours. Total nighttime snow accumulations of 2 to
  5 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy 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.

&&

$$

MIZ025>030-131100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, and Harrisville
949 PM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will gradually diminish across the region through
  the overnight hours. Total nighttime snow accumulations of 3 to
  6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy 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.

&&

$$

MIZ016>024-131100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-
Montmorency-Alpena-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, and Alpena
949 PM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...A period of heavy snow will persist across the region
  into the early overnight hours. Snowfall will then gradually
  diminish overnight into Wednesday morning. Total nighttime snow
  accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy 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.

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-131100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
949 PM EST Tue Feb 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will persist across the region into the early
  overnight hours. Snowfall will then gradually diminish overnight
  into Wednesday morning. Total nighttime snow accumulations of 3
  to 6 inches are expected with the greater amounts across eastern
  Chippewa and Mackinac counties.

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Winds gusting as high as 25 mph will cause patchy 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
777 
WWUS43 KAPX 130752
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
252 AM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

MIZ041-042-130900-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Gladwin and Standish
252 AM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Light snow will continue to fall across the area, but the worst of
the weather has ended. Therefore, the winter storm warning has
been cancelled. 

$$

MIZ031>036-131400-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-
Including the cities of Manistee, Cadillac, Lake City, 
Houghton Lake, West Branch, and Tawas City
252 AM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Light snow will continue through daybreak, with some
  heavier snow at times across northwest lower Michigan. Roads
  will remain slippery as well. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Winds gusting as high as 
  30 mph will cause patchy 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.

&&

$$

MIZ025>030-131400-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, and Harrisville
252 AM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Light snow will continue through daybreak, with some
  heavier snow at times across northwest lower Michigan. Roads
  will remain slippery as well. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Winds gusting as high as 
  30 mph will cause patchy 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.

&&

$$

MIZ016>024-131400-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-
Montmorency-Alpena-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, and Alpena
252 AM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Light snow will continue through daybreak, with some
  heavier snow at times across northwest lower Michigan. Roads
  will remain slippery as well. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Winds gusting as high as 
  30 mph will cause patchy 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.

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-131400-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
252 AM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snowfall intensity has decreased through the night,
  however, snow will persist across the area. In addition, roads
  will remain slippery and hazardous for driving. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Expect 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
830 
WWUS43 KAPX 130954
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
454 AM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

MIZ019>022-025>028-031>034-131400-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Crawford-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-
Including the cities of Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, 
Gaylord, Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Manistee, 
Cadillac, Lake City, and Houghton Lake
454 AM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce 
  visibilities at times. Roads will remain slippery as well. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Winds gusting as high as 
  30 mph will cause patchy 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.

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-131400-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
454 AM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Roads will remain slippery and hazardous for 
  driving. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Expect 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>018-023-024-029-030-035-036-131400-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Oscoda-Alcona-
Ogemaw-Iosco-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Atlanta, Alpena, Mio, Harrisville, West Branch, and Tawas City
454 AM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Increasing winds will lead to areas of blowing
  snow. Significantly reduced visibilities are possible. Roads 
  will remain slippery as well. Additional snow accumulations of 
  an inch or less are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Winds gusting as high as 
  30 mph will cause patchy 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
966 
WWUS43 KAPX 131403
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
903 AM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

MIZ025-026-031>034-131515-
/O.EXP.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Traverse City, Manistee, 
Cadillac, Lake City, and Houghton Lake
903 AM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Widespread snow has tapered off. There could still be a few snow 
showers which in combination with blowing snow could reduce 
visibility through around the noon hour. 

$$

MIZ015-131515-
/O.EXP.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Mackinac-
Including the city of St. Ignace
903 AM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Widespread snow has tapered off. There could still be a few snow 
showers which in combination with blowing snow could reduce 
visibility through around the noon hour. 

$$

MIZ016>018-023-024-029-030-035-036-131515-
/O.EXP.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1400Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Oscoda-Alcona-
Ogemaw-Iosco-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Atlanta, Alpena, Mio, Harrisville, West Branch, and Tawas City
903 AM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Widespread snow has tapered off. There could still be a few snow 
showers which in combination with blowing snow could reduce 
visibility through around the noon hour. 

$$

MIZ019>022-027-028-131800-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1800Z/
Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Kalkaska-Crawford-
Including the cities of Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, 
Gaylord, Kalkaska, and Grayling
903 AM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy 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.

&&

$$

MIZ008-131800-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1800Z/
Chippewa-
Including the city of Sault Ste. Marie
903 AM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Chippewa County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
566 
WWUS43 KAPX 131804
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
104 PM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

MIZ019>022-027-028-132300-
/O.EXP.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0009.190213T1804Z-190213T2300Z/
Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Kalkaska-Crawford-
Including the cities of Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, 
Gaylord, Kalkaska, and Grayling
104 PM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two
  inches are expected. Lowered visibility with near whiteout
  conditions possible. 

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ008-132300-
/O.EXP.KAPX.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190213T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0009.190213T1804Z-190213T2300Z/
Chippewa-
Including the city of Sault Ste. Marie
104 PM EST Wed Feb 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one
  inch are expected. Lowered visibility at times. 

* WHERE...Chippewa County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Expect 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Gaylord, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Feb 11, 12:28 PM EST, 1 hour 55 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 11, 12:28 PM EST, 1 hour 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1228 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

.UPDATE...
Issued at 920 AM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

Precip has diminished as expected this morning, with Lake Huron
increasingly becoming the dominant influence in low-level easterly
flow. The inversion is quite shallow (2-3k ft), but moisture
extends above the inversion to almost 700mb (per APX 12Z sounding
and Bufr). Bufr soundings indicate that moisture above the
inversion only slowly thins during the day, which will help
support precip into ne lower MI most of the day. The above
requires no significant changes to the going forecast. However,
have added freezing drizzle chances along with light snow showers,
as cloud-top temps warm from -11C to -9C, increasing the chances
of ice not being present in the cloud layer.

The other change to note was to reduce cloud cover in eastern
upper MI today. The morning has started out mostly sunny north of
the Straits, and guidance does not appreciably cloud them up until
after sunset. Have also boosted max temps 2-3f in eastern upper.

&&

.NEAR TERM...(Today through Tonight)
Issued at 229 AM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

...Mostly Quiet Day with light snow diminishing...

High Impact Weather Potential: Minimal before next storm.

Primary Forecast Concerns/Challenges: Light system snow ending near
daybreak. Easterly flow lake enhanced snow through much of today.

Synoptic analysis reveals rather progressive flow over the CONUS,
with weak ridging across the eastern third of the country, and a
trough digging into the four corners region. High pressure in
southern Ontario is aiding in light easterly winds at the surface. A
weak shortwave is currently moving through the flow over the
northern Great Lakes. This shortwave and a H700 thermal gradient is
currently supporting a swath of snow across northern Michigan and
northern Wisconsin. Although the H700 thermal gradient will not
change much through sunrise, snow should decrease into the morning
hours as the shortwave weakens and moves east into Quebec taking
weak synoptic support and moisture off to the east with it. Moisture
gets stripped out through day break and shortwave ridging moves into
the region. Early this morning, the heaviest snow has been moving
through the southern portion of the area, with lighter returns to
the north of the office. Radar returns have been weakening overall
since around 0400 UTC, and visibilities south of M-32 have been
between a mile and a half and two in the heaviest snow.

Our easterly winds will lead to light lake effect from Lake Huron
through the day, before inversion heights come sinking down to
around 1500 feet into the evening. This limiting factor, in addition
to very slowly backing winds through the day should keep
accumulations down to an inch of less through the day Monday. Winds
pick up very gradually through the day as the pressure gradient
slowly increases over us. Winds near the top of the boundary layer
are progged to be near 30, so isolated wind gusts into the 20s at
the surface can't be ruled out. This will lead to patchy blowing
snow and reduced visibilities in areas, especially near the lake
shore areas an in any higher terrain. The precip from the next
system should be arriving between 09 and 12Z in our southwest
counties. More details on this storm in the short-term section
below.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Tuesday through Wednesday)
Issued at 229 AM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

...Accumulating snow on the way...

High Impact Weather Potential...Accumulating snow, heavy at times,
Tuesday through Tuesday night. Patchy freezing drizzle may mix in at
times Tuesday afternoon/early evening. In addition, gusty winds
Tuesday will create areas of blowing/drifting snow. All this will
combine to bring potentially dangerous travel conditions to northern
Michigan.

Pattern Synopsis/Forecast...Mid-level ridging atop Michigan this
evening will quickly be replaced tonight through Tuesday by potent
shortwave troughing already evident on water vapor imagery early
this morning across the Four-Corners region. Attendant strengthening
surface low pressure is expected to trek from the south-central
plains through central IL to near Detroit during the day Tuesday,
bringing another impactful winter storm to northern Michigan early
Tuesday morning through Tuesday night. Broad cyclonic flow is
expected on the back side of the departing system on Wednesday,
allowing lake effect snow showers to continue for much of the day
downwind of Lake Michigan and Superior in the typical northwest flow
snow belts.

Primary Forecast Concerns...Precipitation type(s) and
amounts Tuesday through Wednesday.

By Monday evening, any lingering light easterly flow lake effect
snow showers/patchy freezing drizzle across northeast lower will be
waning with time as a weak thermal ridge gradually presses northward
through northern lower Michigan, significantly limiting any
remaining over-lake instability. Focus then transitions to the well-
advertised early Tuesday through Tuesday night time frame as
aforementioned low pressure will be working its way through the mid-
Mississippi Valley during the overnight hours with isentropically
driven snow chances arriving from southwest to northeast across
northern Michigan primarily between 09-15z. Snow continues Tuesday
morning, heavy at times (SLRs varying from 10-14:1) as the system's
warm conveyor belt and associated deeper moisture punch right into
lower Michigan. However, as has been alluded to in the previous few
forecast discussions, deeper moisture strips away to the east by mid
Tuesday afternoon into the early evening in relation to the system's
dry slot. This will result in lighter snow and an opportunity for a
bit of freezing drizzle to mix in during this time frame. Not
expecting a whole lot in the way of icing...perhaps a glaze across
our southern/southeastern counties where the loss of moisture is
expected to be more pronounced. By mid Tuesday evening into the
overnight hours, a resurgence of deep layer moisture and synoptic
support is anticipated as the mid-level wave treks across the area,
bringing another round of steadier/heavier snow across much of
northern Michigan once again before support gradually exits stage
right early Wednesday morning allowing any lingering activity to
become more snow showery in nature during the Wednesday morning
commute.

24-30 hour storm total snow accumulations from pre-dawn Tuesday
morning through sunrise Wednesday morning expected to range from 5-8
inches across the southwestern counties to 6-10 inches across the
remainder of the forecast area...even locally higher near the Lake
Huron shoreline of northeast lower and Chip/Mack counties as a
prolonged southeasterly boundary layer wind may help draw in added
moisture despite being below the 'magical' 13 C delta T (delta Ts
around 9-10 C). In addition to falling snow, heavy at times, will be
gusty (20-30 mph) east-southeasterly winds throughout much of the
day on Tuesday creating concern for blowing/drifting snow and a
further reduction to visibility. Winds relax quite a bit Tuesday
evening into the overnight while gradually backing more northerly
and eventually northwesterly by early Wednesday morning before
becoming gusty once again.

All in all, indications continue to point toward a period of
potentially dangerous travel early Tuesday through Tuesday night
with accumulating snow, patchy freezing drizzle, blowing/drifting
snow and snow-covered/slippery roads. In coordination with DTX, will
continue the Winter Storm Watch across the forecast area allowing
the day shift to get a look at 12z guidance before upgrading to
Winter Storm Warnings and/or Advisories.

Numerous lake effect snow showers are expected to round out the
remainder of the short term forecast period during much of the day
Wednesday, primarily in northwest flow lake belts of northwest lower
and eastern upper. Gusty northwest winds should limit the flake
size, but will still cause concern for more blowing/drifting and
pockets of greatly reduced visibility. Additional accumulation of up
to 3 inches in parts of Charlevoix, Antrim, Otsego and Kalkaska
counties, with 2 inches or less elsewhere downwind of the lakes.

High temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday ranging from the low 20s
across eastern upper to the mid-upper 20s across the remainder of
the area.

.LONG TERM...(Wednesday night through Sunday)
Issued at 229 AM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

High Impact Weather Potential...Another potentially impactful winter
storm possible Thursday night through Friday night, although
confidence remains low.

By Wednesday night into early Thursday, warm air advection will be
underway across the western Great Lakes ahead of the next
approaching system off to our west. This should bring an end to any
lingering lake effect snow Wed. night before attention shifts to the
late Thursday through early Saturday time frame as another area of
low pressure strengthens across the Plains before trekking
northeastward towards the Great Lakes region. As always, the storm
track will be the biggest contributing factor to northern Michigan's
sensible weather during this period, which remains low confidence at
this point given a spread of solutions that range from rain Friday
transitioning to snow late in the day to a system that brings
another round of widespread, potentially heavy, accumulating snow.
Worth staying tuned to as we head through the week given a very
active storm track continuing across the midsection of the
country.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Tuesday afternoon)
Issued at 1228 PM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

IFR vsbys at times in light snow showers this afternoon APN/PLN.
Heavy snow starts to work in from the south Tue morning.

High pressure is anchored to our north, resulting in easterly
low-level winds. Lake effect snow showers off of Huron are
impacting APN/PLN, producing occasional IFR vsbys. Otherwise, MVFR
to VFR cigs will prevail into late tonight. As intensifying low
pressure approaches from the sw, snow will move north into the
region very late tonight into Tue morning. Moderate to heavy snow
will eventually develop, with IFR to LIFR conditions.

Easterly winds will become gustier tonight and Tuesday. LLWS in
spots overnight and Tue morning.

&&

.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...WINTER STORM WATCH from midnight EST tonight through Wednesday
morning for MIZ020-025>036-041-042.

WINTER STORM WATCH from late tonight through Wednesday morning
for MIZ016>019-021>024.

WINTER STORM WATCH from Tuesday morning through Wednesday
morning for MIZ008-015.

&&

UPDATE...JZ
NEAR TERM...STJ
SHORT TERM...MG
LONG TERM...MG
AVIATION...JZ
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 11, 11:24 AM EST, 2 hours 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1124 AM EST Mon Feb 11 2019

LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-MIZ008-015>036-041-
042-120745-
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-
1124 AM EST Mon Feb 11 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 into Tonight.

Accumulating snow is expected to arrive from south to north very
late tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A winter storm will bring accumulating snow to northern Michigan
Tuesday through Tuesday night. The heaviest snowfall is expected to
occur Tuesday morning and again Tuesday evening into the overnight
hours. Freezing drizzle or light freezing rain may also mix in
Tuesday afternoon, mainly south of M-32. In addition, gusty winds
will contribute to significant blowing and drifting snow, which may
linger into Wednesday. See ongoing winter storm watches for details.

Yet another potentially impactful winter storm is possible by
Friday.

There is the potential for ice jams to develop on area rivers.
Flooding may occur rapidly upstream from any ice jams that develop.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report snow amounts 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.

JZ

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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.