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Winter Storm Watch 3, NWS Green Bay, WI

December 9, 202115 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this winter storm watch at Dec 9, 2021, 3:19 AM CST for 15 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Dec 10, 2021, 3:00 PM CST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 9, 2021, 3:19 AM CST (09:19 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 10, 2021, 3:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 9, 2021, 2:36 PM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

Counties Florence County, WI, Forest County, WI, Langlade County, WI, Lincoln County, WI, Marathon County, WI, Marinette County, WI, Menominee County, WI, Oconto County, WI, Oneida County, WI, Portage County, WI, Shawano County, WI, Vilas County, WI, Waupaca County, WI, Waushara County, WI, Wood County, WI

The radar

The Green Bay radar (KGRB), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 103 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 2021-12-09Temperature 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 2021-12-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -21 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1234 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
75 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-21 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
82 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

538 
WWUS43 KGRB 090919
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
319 AM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

...STRONG WINTER STORM TO BRING HEAVY SNOW, BLOWING SNOW, AND MIXED 
PRECIPITATION FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY...

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-031-035>037-045-073-074-092130-
/O.NEW.KGRB.WS.A.0003.211210T2100Z-211211T1500Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-
Portage-Waupaca-Waushara-Southern Marinette County-Southern
Oconto County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, New London, Keshena,
Mountain, Antigo, Neopit, Harmony, High Falls Reservoir, Eagle
River, Crivitz, Clintonville, Townsend, Waupaca, Marshfield,
Lakewood, Wausau, Lac Du Flambeau, Aurora, Oconto, Little
Suamico, Porterfield, Middle Inlet, Loomis, Rhinelander,
Tomahawk, Crandon, Plover, Redgranite, Commonwealth, Peshtigo,
Merrill, Brookside, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Shawano,
Sobieski, Niagara, Pensaukee, Wautoma, and Wausaukee
319 AM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 inches 
  or more possible. Ice accumulations of a tenth of an inch are also 
  possible for portions of Waushara, Waupaca, eastern Shawano, and 
  southern Oconto Counties. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast 
  Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Consider preparing a winter storm kit, including such items as tire 
chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra 
clothing. Also include, a first aid kit, and anything else that 
would help you survive in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

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

Hykin
1 follow-up statement
158 
WWUS43 KGRB 092036
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
236 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION FRIDAY INTO 
SATURDAY MORNING...

.A significant winter storm will bring a swath of heavy snow to much 
of north central, central and northeast Wisconsin from late Friday 
afternoon through Saturday morning. Mixed precipitation from Wautoma 
to Green Bay to Door County will result in less snow accumulation, 
with potential for minor ice accumulations. Strong northwest winds 
on Saturday morning will produce considerable blowing and drifting 
snow.

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-031-035>037-073-074-100445-
/O.UPG.KGRB.WS.A.0003.211210T2100Z-211211T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.WS.W.0004.211210T2100Z-211211T1800Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-
Portage-Waupaca-Southern Marinette County-Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, New London, Keshena,
Mountain, Antigo, Neopit, Harmony, High Falls Reservoir, Eagle
River, Crivitz, Clintonville, Townsend, Waupaca, Marshfield,
Lakewood, Wausau, Lac Du Flambeau, Aurora, Oconto, Little
Suamico, Porterfield, Middle Inlet, Loomis, Rhinelander,
Tomahawk, Crandon, Plover, Commonwealth, Peshtigo, Merrill,
Brookside, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Shawano, Sobieski,
Niagara, Pensaukee, and Wausaukee
236 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO NOON CST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 
  12 inches and a light glaze of ice. Winds gusting as high as 35 
  mph and producing considerable blowing and drifting snow late 
  Friday night into Saturday.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast 
  Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to Noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Friday evening 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.

&&

$$

WIZ045-100445-
/O.UPG.KGRB.WS.A.0003.211210T2100Z-211211T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.WW.Y.0018.211210T2100Z-211211T1800Z/
Waushara-
Including the cities of Redgranite and Wautoma
236 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO NOON CST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of one tenth of an 
  inch or less. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Waushara County.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to Noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday evening 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.

&&

$$

WIZ022-038>040-048-100445-
/O.NEW.KGRB.WW.Y.0018.211210T2100Z-211211T1800Z/
Door-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Winnebago-
Including the cities of Green Bay, Menasha, Neenah, Sister Bay,
Fish Creek, Oshkosh, Sturgeon Bay, Kewaunee, Luxemburg, and
Appleton
236 PM CST Thu Dec 9 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO NOON CST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations of one tenth of an 
  inch or less. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Winnebago, Brown, Door, Kewaunee and Outagamie Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to Noon CST Saturday.

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

Kieckbusch

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 9, 2:36 PM CSTWinter Storm WarningGRBFlorence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette and 8 more45 hr
Dec 9, 2:36 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryGRBBrown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Outagamie and 2 more45 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.