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Winter Weather Advisory 8, NWS Milwaukee, WI

February 15, 20215 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this winter weather advisory at Feb 15, 2021, 3:17 AM CST for 5 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Feb 15, 2021, 3:00 PM CST. It was in force for 23 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 15, 2021, 3:17 AM CST (09:17 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 15, 2021, 3:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 16, 2021, 1:58 PM CST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

Counties Kenosha County, WI, Milwaukee County, WI, Ozaukee County, WI, Racine County, WI, Sheboygan County, WI

The radar

The Milwaukee radar (KMKX), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:22 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 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 155 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 2021-02-15Temperature 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°0°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 2021-02-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -136 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
1600 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
77 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-136 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
33 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

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851 
WWUS43 KMKX 150917
WSWMKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
317 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-151730-
/O.NEW.KMKX.WW.Y.0008.210215T2100Z-210216T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove,
Oostburg, Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Milwaukee, Racine, 
and Kenosha
317 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with isolated higher amounts
  near Lake Michigan. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind
  chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 3 PM this 
  afternoon to noon CST Tuesday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, 
  until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher totals are expected towards Lake
  Michigan, but a sharp cutoff in amounts is likely for western 
  portions of the advisory.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ046-047-051-056>059-062>065-067>070-151730-
/O.CON.KMKX.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-Washington-
Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-
Including the cities of Montello, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro, 
Endeavor, Berlin, Princeton, Markesan, Fond Du Lac, Baraboo, 
Reedsburg, Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, 
Lake Wisconsin, Lodi, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Mayville, West Bend, 
Germantown, Hartford, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Barneveld, 
Madison, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, 
Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Darlington, 
Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, Monroe, 
Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, 
Lake Geneva, and East Troy
317 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central and southeast 
  Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
608 
WWUS43 KMKX 151541
WSWMKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
941 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

WIZ052-060-152345-
/O.EXT.KMKX.WW.Y.0008.210216T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove,
Oostburg, Mequon, Cedarburg, and Grafton
941 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. For the Wind Chill 
  Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Ozaukee and Sheboygan Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to noon CST Tuesday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon 
  CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-152345-
/O.CON.KMKX.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.WW.Y.0008.210215T2100Z-210216T1800Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha
941 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory,
  snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST today. For 
  the Winter Weather Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to noon 
  CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

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.

&&

$$

WIZ046-047-051-056>059-062>065-067>070-151800-
/O.CON.KMKX.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-Washington-
Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-
Including the cities of Montello, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro, 
Endeavor, Berlin, Princeton, Markesan, Fond Du Lac, Baraboo, 
Reedsburg, Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, 
Lake Wisconsin, Lodi, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Mayville, West Bend, 
Germantown, Hartford, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Barneveld, 
Madison, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, 
Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Darlington, 
Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, Monroe, 
Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, 
Lake Geneva, and East Troy
941 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central and southeast 
  Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
120 
WWUS43 KMKX 151758
WSWMKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1158 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

WIZ066-071-072-160200-
/O.EXP.KMKX.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.WW.Y.0008.210215T2100Z-210216T1800Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha
1158 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO NOON CST TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3
  to 5 inches with locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Tuesday.

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

&&

$$

WIZ052-060-160200-
/O.EXP.KMKX.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.WW.Y.0008.210216T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove,
Oostburg, Mequon, Cedarburg, and Grafton
1158 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2
  to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Ozaukee and Sheboygan Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or 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.

&&

$$

WIZ046-047-051-056>059-062>065-067>070-151900-
/O.EXP.KMKX.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-Washington-
Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-
Including the cities of Montello, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro, 
Endeavor, Berlin, Princeton, Markesan, Fond Du Lac, Baraboo, 
Reedsburg, Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, 
Lake Wisconsin, Lodi, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Mayville, West Bend, 
Germantown, Hartford, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Barneveld, 
Madison, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, 
Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Darlington, 
Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, Monroe, 
Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, 
Lake Geneva, and East Troy
1158 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

Temperatures and wind chills across the region will continue to 
rise this afternoon, but it will still be chilly with wind chills
ranging from the negative teens to the negative single digits.



$$
167 
WWUS43 KMKX 151953
WSWMKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
153 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

WIZ071-072-160400-
/O.UPG.KMKX.WW.Y.0008.210215T2100Z-210216T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.WS.W.0003.210215T2100Z-210216T1800Z/
Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Racine and Kenosha
153 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 4 to 8 inches.

* WHERE...Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Depending on where the lake effect band
  sets up, will determine where the highest snowfall amounts will
  occur. Otherwise, expect a sharp cutoff of higher accumulations
  for inland areas. 

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.

&&

$$

WIZ066-160400-
/O.CON.KMKX.WW.Y.0008.210215T2100Z-210216T1800Z/
Milwaukee-
Including the city of Milwaukee
153 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4
  to 6 inches. Locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Milwaukee County.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Depending on where the lake effect band
  sets up, will determine where the heavier snowfall will occur.
  Otherwise, expect a sharp cutoff of higher accumulations for 
  inland areas.

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.

&&

$$

WIZ052-060-160400-
/O.CON.KMKX.WW.Y.0008.210216T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove,
Oostburg, Mequon, Cedarburg, and Grafton
153 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2
  to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Depending on where the lake effect band
  sets up, will determine where the heavier snowfall will occur. 
  Otherwise, expect a sharp cutoff of accumulations for inland 
  areas.

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.

&&

$$

KW
303 
WWUS43 KMKX 160208
WSWMKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
808 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

WIZ066-161015-
/O.UPG.KMKX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KMKX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Milwaukee-
Including the city of Milwaukee
808 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...Milwaukee County.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snowfall totals are expected near
  Lake Michigan, but will depend on where stronger bands develop
  and persist off of Lake Michigan. Thus, expect a sharp cutoff of
  higher accumulations for inland areas.

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.

&&

$$

WIZ071-072-161015-
/O.CON.KMKX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Racine and Kenosha
808 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of
  4 to 8 inches.

* WHERE...Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snowfall totals are expected near
  Lake Michigan, but will depend on where stronger bands develop
  and persist off of Lake Michigan. Thus, expect a sharp cutoff of
  higher accumulations for inland areas.

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.

&&

$$

WIZ052-060-161015-
/O.CON.KMKX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove,
Oostburg, Mequon, Cedarburg, and Grafton
808 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a sharp cutoff in snowfall
  amounts inland from Lake Michigan. Higher totals are still
  possible closer to the Sheboygan area if any stronger lake
  effect snow bands off of Lake Michigan.

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.

&&

$$
287 
WWUS43 KMKX 160919
WSWMKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
319 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

WIZ066-071-072-161730-
/O.CON.KMKX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha
319 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  are likely for the 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.

&&

$$

WIZ052-060-161730-
/O.CON.KMKX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove,
Oostburg, Mequon, Cedarburg, and Grafton
319 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  are likely for the 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.

&&

$$
461 
WWUS43 KMKX 161512
WSWMKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
912 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

WIZ066-071-072-161800-
/O.CON.KMKX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha
912 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2
  inches. Isolated 3 inch amounts in the lingering heavy band.

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

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

&&

$$

WIZ052-060-161800-
/O.CON.KMKX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove,
Oostburg, Mequon, Cedarburg, and Grafton
912 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

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

&&

$$
077 
WWUS43 KMKX 161638
WSWMKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1038 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

WIZ066-071-072-162100-
/O.EXT.KMKX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210216T2100Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha
1038 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3
  inches. 

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$

WIZ060-162100-
/O.EXT.KMKX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T2100Z/
Ozaukee-
Including the cities of Mequon, Cedarburg, and Grafton
1038 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. 

* WHERE...Ozaukee County.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

WIZ052-161800-
/O.CON.KMKX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Sheboygan-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove,
and Oostburg
1038 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Sheboygan County.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
871 
WWUS43 KMKX 161958
WSWMKX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
158 PM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

WIZ066-071-072-162100-
/O.CAN.KMKX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210216T2100Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha
158 PM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

WIZ060-162100-
/O.CAN.KMKX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210216T2100Z/
Ozaukee-
Including the cities of Mequon, Cedarburg, and Grafton
158 PM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter weather advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Milwaukee, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter weather advisory went out at Feb 14, 9:11 PM CST, 6 hours 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 14, 9:11 PM CST, 6 hours 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
911 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

.UPDATE...
(Issued 910 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021)

Forecast looks on track for the rest of this evening, with no
major changes made at this time.

Much of southern Wisconsin is blanketed with mid and upper level
clouds this evening, keeping temperatures from plummeting. While
temperatures are not expected to be as cold as last night, northwest
to north winds of roughly 8 to 13 mph will still help drop wind
chills to 20 to 30 below late tonight through Monday morning. Some
very light snow may sneak into far southeast portions of Kenosha
County late tonight into early Monday morning. If this snow is
above to overcome the dry low levels, not much in the way of
accumulations are expected.

Anderson

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Issued 250 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021)

Tonight through Monday night:

Strong high pressure sitting over the upper Midwest today will
gradually weaken tonight through Monday as it slowly meanders
eastward. With a system skirting to our south tonight there will
be a slight chance for some snow across far southeastern WI.
However, the latest high-res models have been trending the snow
to stay south of the WI/IL border, which makes sense give the
stout dry layer in place from 700mb-900mb.

The main focus of short term continues to be the bitter cold.
Although a broken high cloud deck will blanket the area with winds
around 5-15 mph tonight, we are still expecting temps to fall
into the negative single digits/teens with wind chills dipping as
low as the negatives 30s. Thus, a Wind Chill Advisory remains in
effect until noon Monday. Again these dangerous wind chills could
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. So be
sure to bundle up and stay warm. Conditions will slightly improve
on Monday with daytime temps climbing above zero.

After the cold start to Monday, the focus quickly shifts to snow
potential late Monday into Tuesday as the high weakens and slowly
shifts east. This will result in a northeasterly wind shift off a
mostly open Lake Michigan and combine with the approaching mid-level
trough bringing favorable dCVA and low-level frontogenesis to
southern WI from the Central Plains Monday night into Tuesday will
all set us up for an increased potential for lake effect snow. In
addition to the favorable dynamics forcing and flow, the GFS, NAM,
ECMWF all have delta Ts from the 850mb to the warmer lake waters in
the realm of -15C to -20C. Combined this with an inversion layer
around 5kft and confidence increases from a lake effect snow setup,
mainly for areas along the lakefront south of Manitowc.

However, lake effect snow in southern WI is a tricky beast to
forecast and a slight shift in the winds, the track of the
trough/dynamics, or the band placement can be the difference
between a dusting to several inches, thus some uncertainty
remains. Nevertheless, models have been and continue to hint at
several of these factors coming together Monday night into Tuesday
that point to the potential for a decent lake effect snow event
with a few to several inches of snow possible.

Wagner

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Issued 250 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021)

Tuesday through Sunday:

Lake effect snow is expected to continue through most of Tuesday,
but is progged to gradually lighten up into the evening as the
mid-level trough exits the region and winds turn more easterly
overnight. However, another mid-level trough pushes into the
region Wednesday and there may be enough of a fetch with the more
southeasterly winds for another light band of lake effect snow to
produce some light snow for areas north of Port Washington.
Additionally, low-level WAA associated with wave could bring some
additional flurries/light snow to inland southern WI as well, but
confidence is not real high at this time.

Otherwise, ensembles are in fairly good agreement with temps
increasing through the middle of next week with highs climbing
into the 20s. Models are even hinting that we may see near
freezing temps next weekend, which will feel like a heatwave
after this stretch of bitter cold, but there is still around a 5
degree spread temps between the ensemble members. So will
continue to monitor, but one can only hope for warmer weather.

Wagner

&&

.AVIATION...
(Issued 910 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021)

VFR conditions remain in place this evening. KENW may see
additional light snow overnight, but confidence is higher that
this light snow stays south of the WI border. Ceilings will
gradually lower into the MVFR range for terminals near Lake
Michigan during the morning/afternoon hours on Monday.

It does look like KSBM/KMKE/KENW will get into a few stronger
bands of lake enhanced/effect snow late Monday afternoon into
early Tuesday morning. Depending on where these bands push onshore,
MVFR ceilings and IFR visibilities will be possible. Northwest
winds become north during this TAF period. Gusty winds are
possible at times, especially for terminals closer to Lake
Michigan Monday/Monday night.

Anderson

&&

.MARINE...
(Issued 250 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021)

Increased winds and building waves overnight into Monday may result
in small craft conditions. However, given the ice coverage in most
of our nearshore waters will hold of on issuing any small craft
advisories at this time.

Otherwise, the main focus for the open waters of Lake Michigan
continue to be the increased northwest to northerly winds, building
waves, and bitter cold temps this evening into Monday likely
resulting in heavy freezing spray. Thus, we continue the heavy
freezing spray warning through Monday morning. Winds are expected to
become lighter and shift more northeasterly later Monday into
Tuesday as surface high pressure skirts to the east. Looking at
quieter marine conditions with east to northeast winds into the
middle of next week.

Wagner

&&

.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Wind Chill Advisory...WIZ046-WIZ047-WIZ051-WIZ052-WIZ056-WIZ057-
     WIZ058-WIZ059-WIZ060-WIZ062-WIZ063-WIZ064-WIZ065-WIZ066-
     WIZ067-WIZ068-WIZ069-WIZ070-WIZ071-WIZ072 until noon Monday.

LM...Heavy Freezing Spray Warning...LMZ080-LMZ261-LMZ362-LMZ364-
     LMZ366-LMZ563-LMZ565-LMZ567-LMZ669-LMZ671-LMZ673-LMZ675-
     LMZ777-LMZ779-LMZ868-LMZ870-LMZ872-LMZ874-LMZ876-LMZ878
     until noon Monday.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 14, 3:13 PM CST, 12 hours 4 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
313 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-152115-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
313 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for bitterly cold wind chills
of 20 below to 35 below zero.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Sunday

The Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until noon Monday, but
very cold temperatures will continue into Tuesday morning.

Lake enhanced snow is becoming more likely for late Monday
afternoon into Monday for the counties adjacent to Lake MI.
Several inches of snow may occur from Milwaukee to Kenosha.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

LMZ643>646-152115-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
313 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Sunday

Waves may approach small craft levels Monday and Tuesday. Light
freezing spray will be possible at times through Tuesday.

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-152115-
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
313 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Heavy freezing spray is expected due to breezy northwest winds and
very cold temperatures.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Sunday

Heavy freezing spray concerns continue through Monday morning.
Light to moderate freezing spray will be possible through Tuesday.

www.weather.gov/mkx

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 15, 2:50 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMKX39 hr
Feb 15, 1:53 PM CSTWinter Storm WarningMKXKenosha, Milwaukee, Racine24 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.