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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Gaylord, MI

January 8, 2022Chippewa County, Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this winter storm warning at Jan 8, 2022, 2:40 PM EST for Chippewa County, Michigan. It took effect at Jan 9, 2022, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 42 hr. 3 reports 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
Jan 8, 2022, 2:40 PM EST (19:40 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 9, 2022, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 10, 2022, 9:51 PM EST
In force
42 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

County Chippewa County, MI

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 9, 7:00 AM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.04Sault Ste. Marie, MI12-HOUR REPORTED AT SAULT STE MARIE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AWOS.
Jan 10, 7:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 6Sault Ste. Marie, MI6 HOUR SNOWFALL ENDING AT 7 AM MONDAY. SNOW DEPTH 24 INCHES. CORRECTS PREVIOUS HEAVY SNOW REPORT FROM SAULT STE. MARIE.
Jan 10, 7:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 6Sault Ste. Marie, 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 12:00Z, 7.7 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 12:00Z on 2022-01-08Temperature 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, Alpena, MI at 12:00Z on 2022-01-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 344 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
881 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
71 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
344 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
456 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

373 
WWUS43 KAPX 081940
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
240 PM EST Sat Jan 8 2022

MIZ086-087-090345-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0002.220109T0900Z-220111T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
240 PM EST Sat Jan 8 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Snow
  accumulations of 6 to 10 inches is expected by Monday morning
  with an additional 2 to 5 inches through Monday afternoon
  bringing storm total snow accumulations 8 to 15 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph will likely lead to areas of blowing
  snow.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will likely become very difficult. Blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ020-025-026-031-032-090345-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0002.220108T2300Z-220109T0900Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Wexford-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Manistee, and Cadillac
240 PM EST Sat Jan 8 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  less than one inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of 
  an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Manistee and Wexford 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
10 follow-up statements
013 
WWUS43 KAPX 090213
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
913 PM EST Sat Jan 8 2022

MIZ086-087-091015-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0002.220109T0900Z-220111T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
913 PM EST Sat Jan 8 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO
7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 10 inches is expected by Monday morning 
  with an additional 2 to 5 inches through Monday afternoon 
  bringing storm total snow accumulations 8 to 15 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph will likely lead to areas of blowing 
  snow.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will likely become very difficult. Blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MIZ020-025-026-031-032-090900-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220109T0900Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Wexford-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Manistee, and Cadillac
913 PM EST Sat Jan 8 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of less than one inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth 
  of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Manistee and Wexford 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
252 
WWUS43 KAPX 090806
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
306 AM EST Sun Jan 9 2022

MIZ086-087-091615-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0002.220109T0900Z-220111T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
306 AM EST Sun Jan 9 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Snow
  accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are expected by Monday morning 
  with an additional 2 to 5 inches by Monday evening, bringing 
  storm total snow accumulations 7 to 14 inches. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph will lead to areas of blowing snow.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing
  snow will significantly reduce visibility at times. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the morning or evening commute.
  Cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ020-025-026-031-032-090915-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220109T0900Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Wexford-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Manistee, and Cadillac
306 AM EST Sun Jan 9 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  less than one inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of
  an inch.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Wexford and Manistee 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
689 
WWUS43 KAPX 090948
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
448 AM EST Sun Jan 9 2022

MIZ086-087-091800-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220111T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
448 AM EST Sun Jan 9 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are expected by Monday morning 
  with an additional 2 to 5 inches by Monday evening, bringing 
  storm total snow accumulations 7 to 14 inches. Winds gusting 
  as high as 35 mph will lead to areas of blowing snow.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times. 
  The hazardous conditions will impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result 
  in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
955 
WWUS43 KAPX 091556
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1056 AM EST Sun Jan 9 2022

MIZ086-087-100000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220111T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
1056 AM EST Sun Jan 9 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Snow
  accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are expected by Monday morning
  with an additional 2 to 5 inches by Monday evening, bringing
  storm total snow accumulations 7 to 14 inches. Winds gusting as
  high as 40 mph will lead to areas of blowing snow.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility to near whiteout at times.
  The hazardous conditions will impact the morning or evening
  commutes. Cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result
  in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-021>023-027-028-099-100000-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0003.220109T1556Z-220110T1200Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Kalkaska-
Crawford-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Kalkaska, Grayling, and Charlevoix
1056 AM EST Sun Jan 9 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of up to 2 to 4 inches with localized amounts up
  to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to 
  patchy blowing snow.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
396 
WWUS43 KAPX 091946
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
246 PM EST Sun Jan 9 2022

MIZ086-087-100400-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220111T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
246 PM EST Sun Jan 9 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow expected.
  Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected by
  Monday morning with an additional 2 to 5 inches by Monday
  evening, bringing storm total snow accumulations 8 to 15 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will lead to areas of 
  blowing snow.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the morning or evening commute. Cold wind chills as
  low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions
  are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ095-096-100400-
/O.EXA.KAPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220110T1200Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
246 PM EST Sun Jan 9 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph
  will lead to areas of blowing snow.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow will result in significantly reduced visibility. Cold wind
  chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 2:40 PM, Mackinac County emergency
  management has closed US-2 from St. Ignace to near Brevort due
  to near-zero visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-021>023-027-028-099-100400-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220110T1200Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Kalkaska-
Crawford-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Kalkaska, Grayling, and Charlevoix
246 PM EST Sun Jan 9 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph
  will lead to areas of blowing snow.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will likely impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
478 
WWUS43 KAPX 100305
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1005 PM EST Sun Jan 9 2022

MIZ086-087-101115-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220111T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
1005 PM EST Sun Jan 9 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow expected.
  Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected by
  Monday morning with an additional 2 to 5 inches by Monday
  evening, bringing storm total snow accumulations 8 to 15 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will lead to areas of 
  blowing snow.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the morning or evening commute. Cold wind chills as
  low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions
  are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-021>023-027-028-099-101115-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220110T1200Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Kalkaska-
Crawford-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Kalkaska, Grayling, and Charlevoix
1005 PM EST Sun Jan 9 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph
  will lead to areas of blowing snow.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will likely impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

MIZ095-096-101115-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220110T1200Z/
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
1005 PM EST Sun Jan 9 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph
  will lead to areas of blowing snow.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow will result in significantly reduced visibility. Cold wind
  chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 2:40 PM, Mackinac County emergency
  management has closed US-2 from St. Ignace to near Brevort due
  to near-zero visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
131 
WWUS43 KAPX 100912
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
412 AM EST Mon Jan 10 2022

MIZ016>018-023-095-096-101015-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220110T1200Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Montmorency-Western Mackinac-
Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Atlanta, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, St. Ignace, Brevort, 
and Les Cheneaux Islands
412 AM EST Mon Jan 10 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

MIZ086-087-101715-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220111T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
412 AM EST Mon Jan 10 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Gusty winds will result in areas
  of blowing snow.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the morning and evening commute. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ021-022-027-028-099-101715-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220111T0000Z/
Antrim-Otsego-Kalkaska-Crawford-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Mancelona, Gaylord, Kalkaska, Grayling, 
and Charlevoix
412 AM EST Mon Jan 10 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Gusty winds will result in areas
  of blowing snow.

* WHERE...Antrim, Otsego, Kalkaska, Crawford and Charlevoix 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
855 
WWUS43 KAPX 101725
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1225 PM EST Mon Jan 10 2022

MIZ086-087-110000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220111T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
1225 PM EST Mon Jan 10 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to two inches. Snow expected to taper off around Sault Ste.
  Marie this afternoon.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

MIZ021-022-027-028-099-110000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220111T0000Z/
Antrim-Otsego-Kalkaska-Crawford-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Mancelona, Gaylord, Kalkaska, Grayling, 
and Charlevoix
1225 PM EST Mon Jan 10 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of one to
  two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Antrim, Otsego, Kalkaska, Crawford and Charlevoix 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
504 
WWUS43 KAPX 102058
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
358 PM EST Mon Jan 10 2022

MIZ086-087-110500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WC.Y.0001.220111T0000Z-220111T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220111T0500Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
358 PM EST Mon Jan 10 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the WINTER STORM WARNING, heavy lake effect snow. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. For the 
  WIND CHILL ADVISORY, very cold wind chills expected. Wind 
  chills as low as 25 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the WINTER STORM WARNING, until midnight EST 
  tonight. For the WIND CHILL ADVISORY, from 7 PM this evening 
  to 10 AM EST 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...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

MIZ088-096-110500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WC.Y.0001.220111T0000Z-220111T1500Z/
Southeast Chippewa-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Detour Village, Goetzville, 
Drummond Island, St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
358 PM EST Mon Jan 10 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeast Chippewa and Eastern Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

MIZ021-022-027-028-099-110500-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220111T0500Z/
Antrim-Otsego-Kalkaska-Crawford-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Mancelona, Gaylord, Kalkaska, Grayling, 
and Charlevoix
358 PM EST Mon Jan 10 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to
  two inches along with blowing snow reducing visibilities below
  one-half mile in spots.

* WHERE...Antrim, Otsego, Kalkaska, Crawford and Charlevoix 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
131 
WWUS43 KAPX 110251
WSWAPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
951 PM EST Mon Jan 10 2022

MIZ086-087-111100-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220111T0500Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220111T1500Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
951 PM EST Mon Jan 10 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below
  zero. Lake effect snow showers will continue to diminish
  overnight... with an inch or less of additional snow
  accumulation expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

MIZ021-022-027-028-099-110400-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220111T0500Z/
Antrim-Otsego-Kalkaska-Crawford-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Mancelona, Gaylord, Kalkaska, Grayling, 
and Charlevoix
951 PM EST Mon Jan 10 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Lake effect snow showers will continue to diminish overnight...
with an inch or less of additional snow accumulation expected.

$$

MIZ088-096-111100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220111T1500Z/
Southeast Chippewa-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Detour Village, Goetzville, 
Drummond Island, St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
951 PM EST Mon Jan 10 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Southeast Chippewa and Eastern Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/gaylord

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Gaylord, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Jan 8, 2:36 PM EST, 4 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 8, 2:36 PM EST, 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
236 PM EST Sat Jan 8 2022

.NEAR TERM...(Through Tonight)
Issued at 232 PM EST Sat Jan 8 2022

High Impact Weather Potential: Generally minor snow accumulation and
freezing drizzle tonight leading some hazardous travel.

Pattern Synopsis/Forecast: Mid-level ridge axis and sprawling
surface high pressure now centered off to our east this afternoon.
Upstream troughing across central Canada/northern plains shifts east
across northern Ontario tonight. Attendant surface low out ahead of
this trough will trek northeast across northern Ontario tonight to
near James Bay by 12z Sunday, with an associated cold front sweeping
northwest to southeast across northern Michigan after midnight.

Primary Forecast Concerns: Light snow/freezing drizzle potential.
Increasing over-lake instability across Lake Superior late tonight
leading to lake effect snow across northern Chippewa County.

Heading into this evening/overnight, the primary focus revolves
around increased light precipitation potential ahead of the
aforementioned cold front progged to cross northern Michigan
northwest to southeast overnight. The primary moisture axis to our
south is expected to remain across the Ohio Valley into far southern
MI with the greatest mid-level support detached well to our
northwest. What low-level moisture is able to pool along/ahead of
the incoming front is likely to remain rather shallow, likely not
extending into the ice activation layer. This will continue to
support the potential for freezing drizzle to mix in with light
snow. While any snow amounts should be rather minimal, a coating to
a tenth of an inch of ice can't be ruled out, with the higher of
those amounts anticipated to be west of US-131 across the five
southwestern counties. Opted for a winter weather advisory in those
counties for this evening into tonight. Some light icing possible
outside of the advisory as well.

Freezing drizzle chances slowly diminish post frontal passage as the
entire column cools and over-lake instability begins to increase,
especially across Lake Superior. By 12z Sunday, H8 temps over Lake
Superior expected to range from -19 to -16 C with delta Ts of 20+
C certainly supportive of increasing lake effect snow potential.
Given predominately west-northwest flow by early Sunday morning,
expecting the heaviest snow to be targeting far northern Chippewa
County with up to half an inch or so off accumulation through 12z.
In coordination with MQT, will issue a long duration winter storm
warning for northern Chippewa County as more accumulation, wind
and cold wind chills are on tap...discussed further below.

Otherwise, breezy south winds this afternoon are aiding to boost our
temperatures into the 20s, although won't feel quite that "warm"
given wind chills still in the upper single digits to low teens.
Winds veer more west-northwesterly post frontal passage tonight,
while remaining breezy. Overnight lows ranging from the upper
teens to low 20s, but again wind chills largely in the teens for
most.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Sunday through Tuesday)
Issued at 232 PM EST Sat Jan 8 2022

High Impact Weather Potential...Lake effect snow accumulations
possible Sunday and Monday with gusty winds and blowing snow.

Winds will veer to more west-northwesterly behind the departing
system mentioned in the previous forecast period. Cold 850mb
temperatures nearing -20 to -25C and wrap around moisture will
result in lake effect/enhanced snows and accumulations Sunday
through Monday night. Winds will veer to northwesterly throughout
Sunday night with 850mb temperatures cooling even further...nearing
-26C. This along with another trough of low pressure associated with
the aforementioned low pressure system as it continues to move north-
northeasterly moves through northern Michigan...along with
accompanying deeper moisture...will continue to produce lake effect
snow showers throughout northern Michigan Sunday night through
Monday. These areas Sunday and Monday may see bands that stay
overhead for several hours and produce heavy snow with reduced
visibilities and several inches of accumulation. CIPS analogues
continue to show some decent accumulations with the current forecast
setup...with 8-12"+ possible within a 48-72 hr period. Will
definitely be the concern to watch for the next few days. Any
lingering lake effect will diminish Tuesday as high pressure from
the Mid-Mississippi Valley builds into the Great Lakes region with
anti-cyclonic flow and "drier" air. Winds then back to southwesterly
as said high pressure dives to the southeastern CONUS. There will be
a narrow band of some WAA precip associated with a weak area of low
pressure over Alberta. At this time it looks like just some nuisance
flurries/light snow showers for a few hours throughout Tuesday. With
winds gusting from 25-35 mph and small snowflake size...can expect
blowing snow to greatly reduce visibility and produce drifting along
roadways.

Daytime temperatures Sunday morning will begin around 20 degrees to
the mid 20s and drop throughout the day...into the teens. Highs
Monday will only be in the single digits to low 10s...with wind
chills nearing -10F throughout the entire day. The southwesterly
winds Tuesday will bring temperatures up some, but still only to the
upper teens to mid 20s with wind chills in the single digits.

&&

.LONG TERM...(Tuesday night through Saturday)
Issued at 232 PM EST Sat Jan 8 2022

High Impact Weather Potential...Another storm system that may
produce some snow and/or a mix may impact northern Michigan at the
end of the work week and into the weekend.

Pattern Synopsis/Forecast...Broad long wave trough will remain over
the Great Lakes region with a few weak disturbances moving through
the area throughout the long term period. Models are in fairly good
agreement of the next bigger storm system to begin impacting
northern Michigan at the end of the work week and into the weekend.

Temperatures will moderate into the 30s come Wednesday as flow
becomes more west-southwesterly wrapping around a surface high over
the southeastern CONUS. At this time temperatures appear to remain
in the mid 20s to low 30s throughout the forecast period.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Sunday afternoon)
Issued at 1248 PM EST Sat Jan 8 2022

VFR conditions early this afternoon expected to give way to MVFR cigs
this evening into the overnight hours ahead a cold front that's
progged to cross northern Michigan after midnight. Could be a few
light snow showers or patchy freezing drizzle associated with the
frontal passage. Winds remain gusty out of the south this afternoon
gradually veering more west-northwesterly overnight into Monday
morning.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 232 PM EST Sat Jan 8 2022

Gusty south winds continue this afternoon and evening with continued
gale force wind gusts on many of northern Michigan's nearshore
waters. Winds veer through the tonight, becoming northwest on Sunday
while remaining fairly gusty. Gusty northwest winds continue through
at least Monday.

&&

.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY from 6 PM this evening to 4 AM EST
     Sunday for MIZ020-025-026-031-032.
     WINTER STORM WARNING from 4 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday for
     MIZ086-087.
LH...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY until 11 PM EST Sunday for LHZ345-349.
     GALE WARNING from 6 AM to 11 PM EST Sunday for LHZ346>348.
LM...GALE WARNING until 10 PM EST this evening for LMZ323-341-342-
     344>346.
LS...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY until 11 PM EST Sunday for LSZ322.
     GALE WARNING until 4 PM EST this afternoon for LSZ321.
     GALE WARNING from 6 AM to 11 PM EST Sunday for LSZ321.
&&

NEAR TERM...MG
SHORT TERM...TL
LONG TERM...TL
AVIATION...MG
MARINE...MG
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 8, 12:38 PM EST, 2 hours 2 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1238 PM EST Sat Jan 8 2022

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-091745-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
1238 PM EST Sat Jan 8 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

The is a small chance for some freezing drizzle tonight across
northern Michigan, which could lead to travel impacts with some
slippery roads possible.

Recent cold temperatures and rapid ice development on area rivers
and streams may result in ice jams and localized flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Accumulating lake effect snow and periodic subzero wind chills
are expected Sunday into early next week. Current trends support
the heaviest snow falling across the traditional snow belt
locations of eastern upper Michigan.

Recent cold temperatures and rapid ice development on area rivers
and streams may result in ice jams and localized flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the National
Weather Service. Reports may be made one of three ways:

Online:    weather.gov/gaylord
Facebook: facebook.com/nwsgaylord
Twitter: twitter.com/nwsgaylord

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-091745-
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1238 PM EST Sat Jan 8 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan
nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Gale force winds are expected across northern Lake Michigan and
Lake Superior today. Please see the latest nearshore forecasts
and marine headlines for additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Additional gale force winds are possible Sunday, especially across
Whitefish Bay and the Lake Huron nearshore waters bordering
northeast lower Michigan.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 8, 2:40 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPXBenzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee, Wexford13 hr
Jan 8, 2:41 PM ESTGale WarningAPX37 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.