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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Gaylord, MI

February 4, 202112 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this winter storm warning at Feb 4, 2021, 11:18 AM EST for 12 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Feb 4, 2021, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 22 hr. 49 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 4, 2021, 11:18 AM EST (16:18 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 4, 2021, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 5, 2021, 1:59 PM EST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

Counties Antrim County, MI, Benzie County, MI, Charlevoix County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Chippewa County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Grand Traverse County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Mackinac County, MI, Manistee County, MI, Otsego County, MI, Wexford County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:20 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 4, 8:30 PM ESTSNOW 3.11 Nnw Wellston, MITOTAL OVER PAST 3 HOURS AS OF 8:30 PM ET.
Feb 4, 10:40 PM ESTSNOW 3.52 Ese Traverse City, MISTORM TOTAL SO FAR AT 9&10 NEWS.
Feb 4, 10:40 PM ESTSNOW 3.52 S Cadillac, MISTORM TOTAL SO FAR AT 9&10 NEWS.
Feb 5, 3:25 AM ESTSNOW 42 Sw Greilickville, MITOTAL SNOW THROUGH 3:25 AM AT WBPN 7&4 NEWS STUDIOS.
Feb 5, 4:30 AM ESTSNOW 54 S Cadillac, MITOTAL THROUGH THROUGH 4:30 AM AT 9&10 NEWS STUDIOS.
Feb 5, 5:00 AM ESTSNOW 8Raber, MISTORM TOTAL SO FAR THROUGH 5 AM.
Feb 5, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 6Brimley, MI
Feb 5, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 6Hulbert, MI
Feb 5, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 8Rudyard, MI
Feb 5, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 8Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Feb 5, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 9Kincheloe, MI
Feb 5, 6:15 AM ESTSNOW 4Beulah, MISTORM TOTAL SO FAR. LOTS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING.
Feb 5, 6:15 AM ESTSNOW 5Suttons Bay, MISTORM TOTAL SO FAR.
Feb 5, 6:15 AM ESTSNOW 7.5Raber, MISTORM TOTAL SO FAR.
Feb 5, 6:15 AM ESTSNOW 7.8Trout Lake, MISTORM TOTAL SO FAR.
Feb 5, 6:23 AM ESTSNOW 6.12 Wnw Traverse City, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION TCMM4 TRAVERSE CITY MUNSON.
Feb 5, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.21 Nw Fife Lake, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION FLAM4 FIFE LAKE 2 WNW.
Feb 5, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.71 Ene Harbor Springs, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-EM-5 HARBOR SPRINGS 0.7 ENE.
Feb 5, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.82 Nne Otsego Lake State, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-OT-17 GAYLORD 4.1 S.
Feb 5, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 43 Ene Kingsley, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-GT-21 KINGSLEY 2.7 ENE.
Feb 5, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 4.34 Wsw Bates, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-GT-25 TRAVERSE CITY 4.7 ESE.
Feb 5, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 4.51 Sse Saint Ignace, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-MC-4 ST. IGNACE 0.5SE.
Feb 5, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 54 Ne Allenville, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION STIM4 ST. IGNACE.
Feb 5, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 5.21 Nw Waters, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION APXM4 GAYLORD 9 SSW.
Feb 5, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 5.83 W Omena, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-LL-1 NORTHPORT 5.0 SSW.
Feb 5, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 62 Sw Onekama, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-MN-9 ONEKAMA 1.8 SW.
Feb 5, 7:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 72 W Grawn, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL TOTAL ENDING AT 700AM.
Feb 5, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 9.6Sault Ste. Marie, MISTORM TOTAL SO FAR.
Feb 5, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 10Pickford, MI
Feb 5, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 33 Sse Gaylord, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-OT-16 GAYLORD 2.2 SSE.
Feb 5, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 3Gaylord, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION GAYM4 GAYLORD.
Feb 5, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 41 Nnw Cheboygan, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION CHBM4 CHEBOYGAN.
Feb 5, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 41 Wsw Fife Lake, MI
Feb 5, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 4.95 Ene Arcadia, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION BEUM4 BEULAH 7 SSW.
Feb 5, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 51 Ne Bingham, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION NWFM4 NW MICHIGAN RESEARCH FARM.
Feb 5, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 5.21 Ese Mancelona, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-AT-6 MANCELONA 0.5 ESE.
Feb 5, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 5.93 E Cedarville, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-MC-3 CEDARVILLE 3.2 ESE.
Feb 5, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 6.53 N Wellston, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION WELM4 WELLSTON TIPPY DAM.
Feb 5, 8:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 7.12 Sse East Jordan, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL TOTAL ENDING AT 800AM. SNOW DEPTH 7 INCHES.
Feb 5, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 7.1East Jordan, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION EJDM4 EAST JORDAN.
Feb 5, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 81 W Petoskey, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION PETM4 PETOSKEY WWTP.
Feb 5, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 8.82 E Sault Ste. Marie, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-CP-14 SAULT STE. MARIE 2.2 E.
Feb 5, 8:02 AM ESTSNOW 6.11 Sse Petoskey, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION PTYM4 PETOSKEY NCMC.
Feb 5, 8:12 AM ESTSNOW 6.51 Sw Charlevoix, MI
Feb 5, 8:30 AM ESTSNOW 7.52 Nnw East Jordan, MICO-OP OBSERVER STATION EJNM4 EAST JORDAN 2 NW.
Feb 5, 9:00 AM ESTSNOW 5.45 S Benzonia, MICOCORAHS STATION MI-BZ-1 BENZONIA 5.3 S.
Feb 5, 9:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 82 W Bayview Campground, MI12 HOUR SNOWFALL TOTAL ENDING AT 900AM.
Feb 5, 9:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 10Raber, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL TOTAL ENDING AT 900AM.
Feb 5, 9:10 AM ESTSNOW 43 Ese Elmira, MI24 HOUR SNOWFALL TOTAL ENDING 900AM.

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, 4.3 hours before the alert went out and 226 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 2021-02-04Temperature 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 2021-02-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 62 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2678 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
62 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
54 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

696 
WWUS43 KAPX 041618
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1118 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021


MIZ020-025-026-031-032-050030-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0008.210204T2100Z-210206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0001.210204T2100Z-210206T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Wexford-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Manistee, and Cadillac
1118 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to  
  11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Manistee and Wexford 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ086>088-095-096-050030-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0008.210205T0000Z-210205T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0001.210205T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Detour Village,
Goetzville, Drummond Island, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
1118 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 11
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Western Chippewa, Central Chippewa, Southeast 
  Chippewa, Western Mackinac and Eastern Mackinac Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-021-022-099-050030-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0008.210205T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0001.210205T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Antrim-Otsego-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Mancelona, Gaylord, 
and Charlevoix
1118 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Emmet, Cheboygan, Antrim, Otsego and Charlevoix 
  Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ018-023-024-027>030-033>036-041-042-097-098-050030-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0008.210205T0000Z-210205T1200Z/
Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
Including the cities of Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Lake City, Houghton Lake, 
West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, Standish, Mackinac Island, 
and St. James
1118 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
6 follow-up statements
702 
WWUS43 KAPX 041723
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1223 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021


MIZ098-050130-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0008.210205T0000Z-210205T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.WS.W.0001.210205T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
Including the city of St. James
1223 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands County.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ097-050130-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0008.210205T0000Z-210205T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.WS.W.0001.210205T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Including the city of Mackinac Island
1223 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island County.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ020-025-026-031-032-050130-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0001.210204T2100Z-210206T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Wexford-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Manistee, and Cadillac
1223 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 
  10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Wexford and Manistee 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ086>088-095-096-050130-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0001.210205T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Detour Village,
Goetzville, Drummond Island, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
1223 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa, Central 
  Chippewa, Western Mackinac and Eastern Mackinac Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-021-022-099-050130-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0001.210205T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Antrim-Otsego-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Mancelona, Gaylord, 
and Charlevoix
1223 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Antrim, Otsego, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet 
  Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ018-023-024-027>030-033>036-041-042-050130-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0008.210205T0000Z-210205T1200Z/
Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Lake City, Houghton Lake, 
West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
1223 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
183 
WWUS43 KAPX 042012
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
312 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021


MIZ020-025-026-031-032-050415-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0001.210204T2100Z-210206T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Wexford-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Manistee, and Cadillac
312 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Wexford and Manistee 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ086>088-095>097-050415-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0001.210205T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Detour Village,
Goetzville, Drummond Island, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, and Mackinac Island
312 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 
  10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper Michigan.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-021-022-098-099-050415-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0001.210205T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Antrim-Otsego-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Mancelona, Gaylord, 
St. James, and Charlevoix
312 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ018-023-024-027>030-033>036-041-042-050415-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0008.210205T0000Z-210205T1200Z/
Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Lake City, Houghton Lake, 
West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
312 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
645 
WWUS43 KAPX 050251
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
951 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

MIZ020-025-026-031-032-051200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Wexford-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Manistee, and Cadillac
951 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Wexford and Manistee 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the morning and evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ086>088-095>097-051200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Detour Village,
Goetzville, Drummond Island, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, and Mackinac Island
951 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the morning and evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-021-022-098-099-051200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Antrim-Otsego-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Mancelona, Gaylord, 
St. James, and Charlevoix
951 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ018-023-024-027>030-033>036-041-042-051200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210205T1200Z/
Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Lake City, Houghton Lake, 
West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
951 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
061 
WWUS43 KAPX 050940
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
440 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

MIZ020-025-026-031-032-051745-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Wexford-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Manistee, and Cadillac
440 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Wexford and Manistee 
  Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ086>088-095>097-051745-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Detour Village,
Goetzville, Drummond Island, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, and Mackinac Island
440 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper Michigan.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-021-022-098-099-051745-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Antrim-Otsego-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Mancelona, Gaylord, 
St. James, and Charlevoix
440 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ018-023-024-027>030-033>036-041-042-051200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210205T1200Z/
Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Lake City, Houghton Lake, 
West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
440 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
296 
WWUS43 KAPX 051441
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
941 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

MIZ020-025-026-031-032-060000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Wexford-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Manistee, and Cadillac
941 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow showers expected. Additional snow accumulations of 
  1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Manistee and Wexford 
  Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ086>088-095>097-060000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Detour Village,
Goetzville, Drummond Island, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, and Mackinac Island
941 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow showers. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper Michigan.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-021-022-098-099-060000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Antrim-Otsego-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Mancelona, Gaylord, 
St. James, and Charlevoix
941 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
617 
WWUS43 KAPX 051859
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
159 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

MIZ086-060600-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.210205T1859Z-210206T1600Z/
Western Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, and Rudyard
159 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6
  inches, with locally higher amounts a definite possibility,
  especially near Paradise. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  result in some blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Western Chippewa County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-020>022-025-026-031-032-099-060600-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0009.210205T1859Z-210206T1600Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-
Manistee-Wexford-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Northport, 
Mancelona, Gaylord, Frankfort, Traverse City, Manistee, Cadillac,
and Charlevoix
159 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5
  inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph will result in some blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

MIZ087-088-095>098-052000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-
Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, 
Sugar Island, Detour Village, Goetzville, Drummond Island, 
Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, St. Ignace, Brevort, 
Les Cheneaux Islands, Mackinac Island, and St. James
159 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Light snow showers will continue through Saturday morning, but
with little in the way of additional accumulation.

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord

The office that day

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

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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.