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Winter Weather Advisory 21, NWS Green Bay, WI

December 27, 202122 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this winter weather advisory at Dec 27, 2021, 2:04 PM CST for 22 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Dec 28, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 27, 2021, 2:04 PM CST (20:04 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 28, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 29, 2021, 2:41 AM CST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI
All 22 counties

Brown County, WI, Calumet County, WI, Door County, WI, Florence County, WI, Forest County, WI, Kewaunee County, WI, Langlade County, WI, Lincoln County, WI, Manitowoc County, WI, Marathon County, WI, Marinette County, WI, Menominee County, WI, Oconto County, WI, Oneida County, WI, Outagamie County, WI, Portage County, WI, Shawano County, WI, Vilas County, WI, Waupaca County, WI, Waushara County, WI, Winnebago County, WI, Wood County, WI

The radar

The Green Bay radar (KGRB), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:05 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 65 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 12:00Z on 2021-12-27Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-12-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 333 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
506 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
71 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
333 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
790 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

779 
WWUS43 KGRB 272004
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
204 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...ACCUMULATING SNOW EXPECTED TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO TUESDAY NIGHT...

.A system is forecast to move from the central Plains into the Great 
Lakes Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night. Snow is expected to 
reach central Wisconsin around midday Tuesday, then overspread the 
rest of the area during the afternoon. The snow is expected to mix 
with freezing drizzle before ending later Tuesday night.

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-280415-
/O.NEW.KGRB.WW.Y.0021.211228T1800Z-211229T1200Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-Southern Oconto
County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, New London, Brillion,
Keshena, Mountain, Antigo, Neopit, Harmony, High Falls Reservoir,
Eagle River, Crivitz, Clintonville, Townsend, Waupaca,
Marshfield, Lakewood, Neenah, Wausau, Lac Du Flambeau, Aurora,
Oconto, Little Suamico, Fish Creek, Chilton, Luxemburg,
Porterfield, Appleton, Middle Inlet, Green Bay, Manitowoc,
Loomis, Pensaukee, Oshkosh, Rhinelander, Tomahawk, Wautoma,
Crandon, Plover, Brookside, Redgranite, Commonwealth, Peshtigo,
Merrill, Menasha, Two Rivers, Sister Bay, Stevens Point, Shawano,
Sobieski, Niagara, New Holstein, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Rapids,
Wausaukee, and Kewaunee
204 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. The snow will become mixed with freezing 
  drizzle before ending. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Locally higher 
  amounts over central Wisconsin and lower totals near Lake Michigan.

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

* WHEN...From Noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

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

Kallas
5 follow-up statements
039 
WWUS43 KGRB 280405
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1005 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...ACCUMULATING SNOW EXPECTED TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO TUESDAY NIGHT...

.A system is forecast to move from the Central Plains into the Great 
Lakes Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night. Snow is expected to 
reach central Wisconsin around midday Tuesday, then overspread the 
rest of the area during the afternoon. The snow is expected to mix 
with freezing drizzle before ending later Tuesday night.

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-281215-
/O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0021.211228T1800Z-211229T1200Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-Southern Oconto
County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, New London, Brillion,
Keshena, Mountain, Antigo, Neopit, Harmony, High Falls Reservoir,
Eagle River, Crivitz, Clintonville, Townsend, Waupaca,
Marshfield, Lakewood, Neenah, Wausau, Lac Du Flambeau, Aurora,
Oconto, Little Suamico, Fish Creek, Chilton, Luxemburg,
Porterfield, Appleton, Middle Inlet, Green Bay, Manitowoc,
Loomis, Pensaukee, Oshkosh, Rhinelander, Tomahawk, Wautoma,
Crandon, Plover, Brookside, Redgranite, Commonwealth, Peshtigo,
Merrill, Menasha, Two Rivers, Sister Bay, Stevens Point, Shawano,
Sobieski, Niagara, New Holstein, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Rapids,
Wausaukee, and Kewaunee
1005 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 
AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. The snow will become mixed with freezing 
  drizzle before ending. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Locally higher 
  amounts over central Wisconsin and lower totals near Lake Michigan.

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

* WHEN...From Noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

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

Hykin
759 
WWUS43 KGRB 281203
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
603 AM CST Tue Dec 28 2021

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-282015-
/O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0021.211228T1800Z-211229T1200Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-Southern Oconto
County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, New London, Brillion,
Keshena, Mountain, Antigo, Neopit, Harmony, High Falls Reservoir,
Eagle River, Crivitz, Clintonville, Townsend, Waupaca,
Marshfield, Lakewood, Neenah, Wausau, Lac Du Flambeau, Aurora,
Oconto, Little Suamico, Fish Creek, Chilton, Luxemburg,
Porterfield, Appleton, Middle Inlet, Green Bay, Manitowoc,
Loomis, Pensaukee, Oshkosh, Rhinelander, Tomahawk, Wautoma,
Crandon, Plover, Brookside, Redgranite, Commonwealth, Peshtigo,
Merrill, Menasha, Two Rivers, Sister Bay, Stevens Point, Shawano,
Sobieski, Niagara, New Holstein, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Rapids,
Wausaukee, and Kewaunee
603 AM CST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM 
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. It could change to freezing drizzle for a short time 
  before ending.  Total snow accumulations between 2 and 3 inches in 
  most places and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

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

* WHEN...From Noon today to 6 AM CST Wednesday. The snow will arrive 
  from west to east during the afternoon.

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

RDM
909 
WWUS43 KGRB 281957
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
157 PM CST Tue Dec 28 2021

...SNOW AND FREEZING DRIZZLE EXPECTED INTO TONIGHT...

.Snow will continue to overspread the area this afternoon and 
continue into this evening. The snow is expected to mix with 
freezing drizzle before ending late tonight.

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-290400-
/O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211229T1200Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-Southern Oconto
County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, New London, Brillion,
Keshena, Mountain, Antigo, Neopit, Harmony, High Falls Reservoir,
Eagle River, Crivitz, Clintonville, Townsend, Waupaca,
Marshfield, Lakewood, Neenah, Wausau, Lac Du Flambeau, Aurora,
Oconto, Little Suamico, Fish Creek, Chilton, Luxemburg,
Porterfield, Appleton, Middle Inlet, Green Bay, Manitowoc,
Loomis, Pensaukee, Oshkosh, Rhinelander, Tomahawk, Wautoma,
Crandon, Plover, Brookside, Redgranite, Commonwealth, Peshtigo,
Merrill, Menasha, Two Rivers, Sister Bay, Stevens Point, Shawano,
Sobieski, Niagara, New Holstein, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Rapids,
Wausaukee, and Kewaunee
157 PM CST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 
  3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Locally higher 
  amounts possible over central Wisconsin.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

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

Kallas
009 
WWUS43 KGRB 290329
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
929 PM CST Tue Dec 28 2021

...SNOW AND FREEZING DRIZZLE TO CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT...

.Light snow will continue this evening and transition to drizzle or 
freezing drizzle late this evening and overnight. The wintry 
precipitation will continue to produce slippery and hazardous road 
conditions through late tonight.

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-291200-
/O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211229T1200Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-Southern Oconto
County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, New London, Brillion,
Keshena, Mountain, Antigo, Neopit, Harmony, High Falls Reservoir,
Eagle River, Crivitz, Clintonville, Townsend, Waupaca,
Marshfield, Lakewood, Neenah, Wausau, Lac Du Flambeau, Aurora,
Oconto, Little Suamico, Fish Creek, Chilton, Luxemburg,
Porterfield, Appleton, Middle Inlet, Green Bay, Manitowoc,
Loomis, Pensaukee, Oshkosh, Rhinelander, Tomahawk, Wautoma,
Crandon, Plover, Brookside, Redgranite, Commonwealth, Peshtigo,
Merrill, Menasha, Two Rivers, Sister Bay, Stevens Point, Shawano,
Sobieski, Niagara, New Holstein, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Rapids,
Wausaukee, and Kewaunee
929 PM CST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will be 
  slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while 
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken 
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and 
slippery.

&&

$$

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

KLJ
459 
WWUS43 KGRB 290841
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
241 AM CST Wed Dec 29 2021

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-290945-
/O.CAN.KGRB.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211229T1200Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-Southern Oconto
County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, New London, Brillion,
Keshena, Mountain, Antigo, Neopit, Harmony, High Falls Reservoir,
Eagle River, Crivitz, Clintonville, Townsend, Waupaca,
Marshfield, Lakewood, Neenah, Wausau, Lac Du Flambeau, Aurora,
Oconto, Little Suamico, Fish Creek, Chilton, Luxemburg,
Porterfield, Appleton, Middle Inlet, Green Bay, Manitowoc,
Loomis, Pensaukee, Oshkosh, Rhinelander, Tomahawk, Wautoma,
Crandon, Plover, Brookside, Redgranite, Commonwealth, Peshtigo,
Merrill, Menasha, Two Rivers, Sister Bay, Stevens Point, Shawano,
Sobieski, Niagara, New Holstein, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Rapids,
Wausaukee, and Kewaunee
241 AM CST Wed Dec 29 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Steady snow has ended. Scattered snow showers or freezing drizzle is 
possible until daybreak, so travel with care.

$$

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

RDM

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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.