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Winter Storm Watch 2, NWS Green Bay, WI

December 4, 2021Vilas County, Wisconsin

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this winter storm watch at Dec 4, 2021, 3:19 AM CST for Vilas County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Dec 5, 2021, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 4, 2021, 3:19 AM CST (09:19 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 5, 2021, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 4, 2021, 3:22 PM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

County Vilas County, WI

The radar

The Marquette radar (KMQT), 160 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 207 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, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 00:00Z on 2021-12-04Temperature 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, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 00:00Z on 2021-12-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 40 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
561 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
108 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
40 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
75 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

320 
WWUS43 KGRB 040919
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
319 AM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SNOW FOLLOWED BY WINDY CONDITIONS WITH BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW 
COULD RESULT IN DIFFICULT TRAVEL LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY 
MORNING...

.A strengthening storm system will track east from the Northern 
Plains the next couple days.  The storm will bring a significant 
snowfall to the area late tonight into Sunday. The precipitation may 
taper to occasional light snow and freezing drizzle late Sunday 
afternoon and Sunday evening before increasing again late Sunday 
night into Monday morning. Winds will also increase substantially 
late Sunday night and Monday morning, when gusts to 35 mph will 
produce considerable blowing and drifting of the snow.

WIZ005-041715-
/O.NEW.KGRB.WS.A.0002.211205T1000Z-211206T1800Z/
Vilas-
Including the cities of Eagle River and Lac Du Flambeau
319 AM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 
  9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph late Sunday 
  night and Monday morning.

* WHERE...Vilas County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

For more information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/GreenBay

Skowronski
2 follow-up statements
406 
WWUS43 KGRB 041711
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1111 AM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SNOW FOLLOWED BY WINDY CONDITIONS WITH BLOWING AND DRIFTING
SNOW COULD RESULT IN DIFFICULT TRAVEL LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

.A strengthening storm system will track east from the Northern
Plains the next couple days.  The storm will bring a significant
snowfall to the area late tonight into Sunday. The precipitation
may taper to occasional light snow and freezing drizzle late
Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening before increasing again late
Sunday night into Monday morning. Winds will also increase
substantially late Sunday night and Monday morning, when gusts to
35 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting of the
snow.

WIZ005-050115-
/O.CON.KGRB.WS.A.0002.211205T1000Z-211206T1800Z/
Vilas-
Including the cities of Eagle River and Lac Du Flambeau
1111 AM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6
  and 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph late
  Sunday night and Monday morning creating areas of blowing and
  drifting snow. 

* WHERE...Vilas County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst travel conditions are expected
  late Sunday night into Monday morning as a powdery snow and 
  strong winds will create considerable blowing and drifting of 
  the snow and poor visibilities for motorists.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
Eckberg
998 
WWUS43 KGRB 042122
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
322 PM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...PROLONGED PERIOD OF SNOW FOLLOWED BY GUSTY NORTHEST WINDS AND 
MUCH COLDER TEMPERATURES...

.Low pressure moving across the western Great Lakes will bring a 
prolong period of snow followed by gusty northwest winds creating 
areas of blowing and drifting snow. Much colder air will move into 
the area Monday.

WIZ005-050530-
/O.UPG.KGRB.WS.A.0002.211205T1000Z-211206T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.WS.W.0003.211205T0900Z-211206T1800Z/
Vilas-
Including the cities of Eagle River and Lac Du Flambeau
322 PM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO NOON CST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 
  9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph Sunday night into Monday 
  morning will create areas of blowing and drifting snow. Also, 
  there may be a period where there will be a lull in the heavier 
  snow Sunday night.

* WHERE...Vilas County.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to Noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree 
  limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Travel 
  could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ010>012-050530-
/O.NEW.KGRB.WS.W.0003.211205T0900Z-211206T1800Z/
Oneida-Forest-Florence-
Including the cities of Commonwealth, Rhinelander, Aurora,
Crandon, and Spread Eagle
322 PM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO NOON CST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Sunday night into Monday 
  morning will create areas of blowing and drifting snow. Also, 
  there may be a period where there will be a lull in the heavier 
  snow Sunday night.

* WHERE...Oneida, Florence and Forest Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to Noon CST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ013-018-019-021-073-050530-
/O.NEW.KGRB.WW.Y.0014.211205T0900Z-211206T1800Z/
Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-Langlade-Northern Oconto County-
Southern Marinette County-
Including the cities of Mountain, Peshtigo, Merrill, Lakewood,
Loomis, Tomahawk, Antigo, Niagara, Townsend, Porterfield, High
Falls Reservoir, Crivitz, Middle Inlet, Wausaukee, and Harmony
322 PM CST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO NOON CST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Sunday night into Monday 
  morning will create areas of blowing and drifting snow. Also, 
  there may be a period where there will be a lull in the heavier 
  snow Sunday night.

* WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Northern Marinette County, Northern 
  Oconto County and Southern Marinette County Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to Noon CST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/GreenBay

Eckberg

The office that day

Everything else NWS Green Bay, WI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 4, 4:25 AM CSTGale WatchGRB24 hr
Dec 4, 3:22 PM CSTWinter Storm WarningGRBDoor, Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marinette and 3 more44 hr
Dec 4, 3:22 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryGRBBrown, Door, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon and 9 more30 hr
Dec 4, 3:23 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRB33 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.