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Winter Storm Warning 6, NWS Gaylord, MI

December 10, 2021Chippewa County, Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this winter storm warning at Dec 10, 2021, 3:34 AM EST for Chippewa County, Michigan. It took effect at Dec 10, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 23 hr. 1 report 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 10, 2021, 3:34 AM EST (08:34 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 10, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 11, 2021, 6:00 PM EST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

County Chippewa County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 159 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:35 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 11, 2:00 PM ESTSNOW 51 Nw Hulbert, MI

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 00:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 217 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-10Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 572 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
493 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
572 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
756 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

025 
WWUS43 KAPX 100834
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
334 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

MIZ016-017-088-097-098-100945-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WS.A.0002.211211T0000Z-211212T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Southeast Chippewa-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Detour Village, 
Goetzville, Drummond Island, Mackinac Island, and St. James
334 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Snow or mixed precipitation this evening is expected to change
over to rain overnight. Roadways could still become slippery. 

$$

MIZ086-087-101645-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0002.211211T0000Z-211212T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0006.211211T0000Z-211211T2100Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
334 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 5 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of around
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Saturday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

MIZ095-096-101645-
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0002.211211T0000Z-211212T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0031.211211T0000Z-211211T2100Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
334 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  3 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mackinac and Eastern Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
7 follow-up statements
886 
WWUS43 KAPX 101605
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1105 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

MIZ086-087-110015-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0006.211211T0000Z-211211T2100Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
1105 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 9 inches and ice accumulations of around 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Saturday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

MIZ095-096-110015-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0031.211211T0000Z-211211T2100Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
1105 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of 
  an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Mackinac and Western Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
951 
WWUS43 KAPX 102041
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
341 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

MIZ086-087-110445-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0006.211211T0000Z-211211T2100Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
341 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of 
  around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Saturday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

MIZ095-096-110445-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0031.211211T0000Z-211211T2100Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
341 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of 
  an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Mackinac and Western Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
554 
WWUS43 KAPX 110304
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1004 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

MIZ086-087-111200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211211T2100Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
1004 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow transitioning to mixed precipitation. Total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of
  around one tenth of an inch. Expect the greatest snow
  accumulations to occur in northwest Chippewa County, with snow
  amounts tapering off further southeast. Winds gusting as high 
  as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MIZ095-096-111200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-211211T2100Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
1004 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of 
  an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Mackinac and Western Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
521 
WWUS43 KAPX 110915
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
415 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

MIZ086-087-111715-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211211T2100Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
415 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around 
  one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. 

&&

$$

MIZ095-096-111715-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-211211T2100Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
415 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 2 
  to 4 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Mackinac and Western Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
886 
WWUS43 KAPX 111515
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1015 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

MIZ086-087-112300-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211211T2300Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
1015 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of 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. 

&&

$$

MIZ095-096-112300-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-211211T2300Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
1015 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation changing to all snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Mackinac and Western Mackinac Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
479 
WWUS43 KAPX 112036
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
336 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

MIZ086-087-112300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211211T2300Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
336 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow ending. Additional snow accumulations of 1 inch or 
  less. Wind gusts as high as 45 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road conditions. 
  Areas of 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. 

&&

$$

MIZ095-096-112300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-211211T2300Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
336 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow ending. Additional snow accumulations of 1 inch or 
  less. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Mackinac and Western Mackinac Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow will significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
113 
WWUS43 KAPX 112304
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
604 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

MIZ086-087-120015-
/O.EXP.KAPX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211211T2300Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
604 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

$$

MIZ095-096-120015-
/O.EXP.KAPX.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-211211T2300Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
604 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 10, 3:34 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPXMackinac38 hr
Dec 10, 3:40 AM ESTGale WatchAPX6 hr
Dec 10, 3:40 AM ESTGale WarningAPX59 hr
Dec 10, 3:39 PM ESTWind AdvisoryAPXAlcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix and 17 more28 hr
Dec 10, 3:42 PM ESTStorm WarningAPX28 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.