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Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Gaylord, MI

December 4, 202113 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this winter storm warning at Dec 4, 2021, 3:48 PM EST for 13 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Dec 5, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 17 hr. 14 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
Dec 4, 2021, 3:48 PM EST (20:48 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 5, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 5, 2021, 11:37 PM EST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

Counties Alcona County, MI, Alpena County, MI, Antrim County, MI, Charlevoix County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Chippewa County, MI, Crawford County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Mackinac County, MI, Montmorency County, MI, Oscoda County, MI, Otsego County, MI, Presque Isle County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:52 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
Dec 5, 5:19 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 6.53 Nne Otsego Lake State, MI7 HOUR TOTAL ENDING AT 5 PM. STILL SNOWING AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Dec 5, 5:41 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 82 Ne North Higgins Lake, MI9 HOUR TOTAL ENDING AT 6 PM.
Dec 5, 6:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 74 S Lewiston, MIREPORT RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA.
Dec 5, 6:48 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 6.5Boyne City, MI10 HOUR TOTAL ENDING AT 7 PM. STILL SNOWING AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Dec 5, 7:00 PM ESTSNOW 7.4Alpena, MI12 HOUR TOTAL. NWS PAID SNOW OBSERVER.
Dec 5, 8:00 PM ESTSNOW 5.62 Nnw East Jordan, MI12 HOUR TOTAL.
Dec 5, 8:00 PM ESTSNOW 8Fairview, MI12 HOUR TOTAL.
Dec 5, 8:00 PM ESTSNOW 91 S Atlanta, MI12 HOUR TOTAL. STILL SNOWING.
Dec 5, 8:00 PM ESTSNOW 9Lewiston, MI12 HOUR TOTAL.
Dec 5, 8:00 PM ESTSNOW 9.5Grayling, MI12 HOUR TOTAL.
Dec 5, 8:30 PM ESTSNOW 5Eckerman, MI12 HOUR TOTAL.
Dec 5, 9:01 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 5Indian River, MI8 HOUR TOTAL ENDING AT 9 PM.
Dec 5, 9:15 PM ESTSNOW 8.53 Nw Boyne City, MI12 HOUR TOTAL.
Dec 5, 10:42 PM ESTSNOW 11.55 Se Lewiston, MI12 HOUR TOTAL.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Alpena, MI (KAPX), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 159 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 2021-12-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 4 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-12-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 114 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156175Sfc1 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
4 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-1 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
805 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
121 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
114 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
241 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

687 
WWUS43 KAPX 042048
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
348 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

MIZ086-087-050500-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0001.211205T1700Z-211206T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0005.211205T1200Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
348 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the WINTER STORM WARNING, heavy snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts
  near 12" possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the 
  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY, lake effect snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to two inches.

* WHERE...Western Chippewa and Central Chippewa Counties.

* WHEN...For the WINTER STORM WARNING, from 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM 
  EST Monday. For the WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY, until 10 PM EST 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, mainly Sunday
  afternoon and evening. Patchy blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

MIZ095-050500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0005.211205T1200Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
Western Mackinac-
Including the cities of Engadine, Naubinway, and Epoufette
348 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the WINTER STORM WARNING, heavy snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 
  35 mph. For the WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY, lake effect snow. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches.

* WHERE...Western Mackinac County.

* WHEN...For the WINTER STORM WARNING, from 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM 
  EST Monday. For the WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY, until 10 PM EST 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

MIZ088-096-050500-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0001.211205T1700Z-211206T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0005.211205T1200Z-211206T0600Z/
Southeast Chippewa-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Detour Village, Goetzville, 
Drummond Island, St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
348 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southeast Chippewa and Eastern Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ020-021-025>028-050500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0028.211205T0900Z-211206T0600Z/
Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-
Including the cities of Northport, Mancelona, Frankfort, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, and Grayling
348 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  1 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  may reduce visibility at times.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-022>024-029-030-097>099-050500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0028.211205T1200Z-211206T0600Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-Oscoda-
Alcona-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Mio, Harrisville, Mackinac Island, 
St. James, and Charlevoix
348 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  3 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  may reduce visibility at times.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
6 follow-up statements
575 
WWUS43 KAPX 050248
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
948 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

MIZ086-087-095-051200-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0005.211205T1200Z-211206T0600Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Engadine, 
Naubinway, and Epoufette
948 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO
1 AM EST MONDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10
  inches with locally higher amounts near 12" possible. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ088-096-051200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0005.211205T1200Z-211206T0600Z/
Southeast Chippewa-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Detour Village, Goetzville, 
Drummond Island, St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
948 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO
1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southeast Chippewa and Eastern Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ020-021-025>028-051200-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0028.211205T1200Z-211206T0600Z/
Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-
Including the cities of Northport, Mancelona, Frankfort, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, and Grayling
948 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  1 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  may reduce visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-022>024-029-030-097>099-051200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0028.211205T1200Z-211206T0600Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-Oscoda-
Alcona-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Mio, Harrisville, Mackinac Island, 
St. James, and Charlevoix
948 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO
1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  3 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  may reduce visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
148 
WWUS43 KAPX 050759
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
259 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

MIZ016>018-024-097-051600-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0028.211205T1200Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.WS.W.0005.211205T1200Z-211206T0600Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Alpena-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, Alpena,
and Mackinac Island
259 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM
EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Alpena and Mackinac 
  Island/Bois Blanc Island Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  will reduce visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ086>088-095-096-051600-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0005.211205T1200Z-211206T0600Z/
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
259 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  will reduce visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ031>036-041-042-051600-
/O.EXA.KAPX.WW.Y.0028.211205T1200Z-211206T0600Z/
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
259 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  will reduce visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

MIZ020-021-025>028-051600-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0028.211205T1200Z-211206T0600Z/
Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-
Including the cities of Northport, Mancelona, Frankfort, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, and Grayling
259 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS
MORNING TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  will reduce visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

MIZ022-023-029-030-098-099-051600-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0028.211205T1200Z-211206T0600Z/
Otsego-Montmorency-Oscoda-Alcona-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Atlanta, Mio, Harrisville, 
St. James, and Charlevoix
259 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS
MORNING TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 4 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  will reduce visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
059 
WWUS43 KAPX 051802
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
102 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

MIZ021>023-028>030-099-060215-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Grayling, 
Mio, Harrisville, and Charlevoix
102 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8
  inches. Ice accumulations of a light glaze possible. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  will reduce visibility at times.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ098-060215-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
Including the city of St. James
102 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  will reduce visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ086>088-095-096-060215-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
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
102 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  will reduce visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-024-097-060215-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Alpena-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, Alpena,
and Mackinac Island
102 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Presque Isle, Alpena, Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc 
  Island, Cheboygan and Emmet Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  will reduce visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ020-025>027-060215-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
and Kalkaska
102 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light 
  glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Kalkaska Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

MIZ031>036-041-042-060215-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
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
102 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light 
  glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
880 
WWUS43 KAPX 052022
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
322 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

MIZ086>088-095-096-060430-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
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
322 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very difficult travel expected. Patchy blowing snow
  will further reduce visibility to near whiteout at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-024-097-098-060430-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Alpena-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, Alpena,
Mackinac Island, and St. James
322 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very difficult travel expected. Patchy blowing snow
  will further reduce visibility to near whiteout at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ021>023-028>030-099-060430-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Grayling, 
Mio, Harrisville, and Charlevoix
322 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6
  inches. Patchy freezing drizzle possible tonight with ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very difficult travel expected. Patchy blowing snow
  will further reduce visibility to near whiteout at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ020-025>027-060430-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
and Kalkaska
322 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 2 
  to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Kalkaska Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  will further reduce visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

MIZ031>036-041-042-060430-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
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 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 2 
  to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  will further reduce visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
663 
WWUS43 KAPX 060321
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1021 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

MIZ086>088-095-096-060600-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
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
1021 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Most roads are snow covered and very slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-024-097-098-060600-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Alpena-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, Alpena,
Mackinac Island, and St. James
1021 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Most roads are snow covered and very slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ021>023-028>030-099-060600-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Grayling, 
Mio, Harrisville, and Charlevoix
1021 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up
  to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Most roads are snow covered and very slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ020-025>027-060600-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
and Kalkaska
1021 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Kalkaska Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Most roads are snow covered and very slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

MIZ031>036-041-042-060600-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
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
1021 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Most roads are snow covered and very slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
674 
WWUS43 KAPX 060437
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1137 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

MIZ016>018-021>024-028>030-086>088-095>099-060545-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-
Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, 
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, Mackinac Island, St. James, 
and Charlevoix
1137 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

MIZ020-025>027-031>036-041-042-060545-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford-
Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Kalkaska, Manistee, Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, 
West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
1137 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 4, 4:46 AM ESTGale WatchAPX17 hr
Dec 4, 5:08 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchAPXChippewa, Mackinac11 hr
Dec 4, 3:48 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPXAlcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix and 18 more32 hr

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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.