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Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Green Bay, WI

February 22, 2022Oneida County, Vilas County, Wisconsin

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this winter storm warning at Feb 22, 2022, 12:01 PM CST for Oneida County, Vilas County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 12 hr. 5 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
Feb 22, 2022, 12:01 PM CST (18:01 UTC)
Expired
Feb 23, 2022, 12:00 AM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

Counties Oneida County, WI, Vilas County, WI

The radar

The Marquette radar (KMQT), 168 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:04 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 22, 4:11 PM CSTSNOW 41 Sse Hazelhurst, WI
Feb 22, 4:19 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7.5Manitowish Waters, WIAMOUNT SINCE 1 PM.
Feb 22, 6:32 PM CSTSNOW 4.51 Sse Hazelhurst, WI
Feb 22, 9:26 PM CSTSNOW 4Rhinelander, WIREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 22, 10:30 PM CSTSNOW 4.11 S Rhinelander, WICO-OP OBSERVER STATION RHRW3 RHINELANDER.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 191 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 2022-02-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2022-02-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 315 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
2 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
497 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
68 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
315 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
502 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

274 
WWUS43 KGRB 221801
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1201 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTRY PRECIPITATION CONTINUING ACROSS THE AREA...

.A low pressure system centered over northern Illinois at noon will 
track to Lake Huron by midnight. Snow and sleet generated by the 
system will continue early this afternoon, transitioning to all snow 
by evening. The heaviest snow will occur across north-central 
Wisconsin.

WIZ005-222215-
/O.UPG.KGRB.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220223T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.WS.W.0003.220222T1801Z-220223T0600Z/
Vilas-
Including the cities of Eagle River and Lac Du Flambeau
1201 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 
  inches, with the highest totals in the northwest part of the 
  county.

* WHERE...Vilas County.

* WHEN...Until Midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions. Blowing and 
  drifting snow could significantly reduce the visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, use extra caution. Take a flashlight, food, and 
water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ010-222215-
/O.UPG.KGRB.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220223T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.WS.W.0003.220222T1801Z-220223T0600Z/
Oneida-
Including the cities of Rhinelander
1201 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 
  inches, with the highest totals in the northwest part of the 
  county.

* WHERE...Oneida County.

* WHEN...Until Midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions. Blowing and 
  drifting snow could significantly reduce the visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, use extra caution. Take a flashlight, food, and 
water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ011>013-018>021-030-031-073-074-222215-
/O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220223T0300Z/
Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-Langlade-
Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Southern
Marinette County-Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, Keshena, Mountain, Antigo,
Neopit, Harmony, Crivitz, Townsend, Lakewood, Wausau, Aurora,
Oconto, Little Suamico, Porterfield, Middle Inlet, Loomis,
Tomahawk, Crandon, High Falls Reservoir, Commonwealth, Peshtigo,
Merrill, Brookside, Shawano, Sobieski, Niagara, Pensaukee, and
Wausaukee
1201 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ022-035>040-045-048>050-222215-
/O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220223T0000Z/
Door-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-
Winnebago-Calumet-Manitowoc-
Including the cities of Brillion, New London, Clintonville,
Oshkosh, Appleton, Marshfield, Neenah, Manitowoc, Fish Creek,
Chilton, Luxemburg, Waupaca, Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, Redgranite,
Plover, Menasha, Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, New
Holstein, Wautoma, Sister Bay, and Kewaunee
1201 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and sleet. Snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches, with 2 to 5 inches over Door county.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

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

Skowronski
4 follow-up statements
779 
WWUS43 KGRB 222053
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
253 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTRY PRECIPITATION CONTINUING ACROSS THE AREA LATE THIS 
AFTERNOON...

.A low pressure system centered over southwest Lower Michigan late 
Tuesday afternoon will track to Lake Huron by midnight. Periods of 
snow generated by the system will continue during the late 
afternoon, and any lingering sleet over east-central Wisconsin will 
change to snow. The most persistent heavy snow will occur across 
north-central Wisconsin.

WIZ005-010-230000-
/O.CON.KGRB.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220223T0600Z/
Vilas-Oneida-
Including the cities of Eagle River, Rhinelander, and Lac Du
Flambeau
253 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Oneida and Vilas Counties.

* WHEN...Until Midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions.  Snow falling at 
  the rate of over one inch per hour could significantly reduce the 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, use extra caution. Take a flashlight, food, and 
water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ011>013-018>021-030-031-073-074-230000-
/O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220223T0300Z/
Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-Langlade-
Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Southern
Marinette County-Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, Keshena, Mountain, Antigo,
Neopit, Harmony, Crivitz, Townsend, Lakewood, Wausau, Aurora,
Oconto, Little Suamico, Porterfield, Middle Inlet, Loomis,
Tomahawk, Crandon, High Falls Reservoir, Commonwealth, Peshtigo,
Merrill, Brookside, Shawano, Sobieski, Niagara, Pensaukee, and
Wausaukee
253 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Periods of snow, possibly heavy at times. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, with the highest totals near the 
  Upper Michigan border.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions, including for the 
  afternoon commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ022-035>040-045-048>050-230000-
/O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220223T0000Z/
Door-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-
Winnebago-Calumet-Manitowoc-
Including the cities of Brillion, New London, Clintonville,
Oshkosh, Appleton, Marshfield, Neenah, Manitowoc, Fish Creek,
Chilton, Luxemburg, Waupaca, Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, Redgranite,
Plover, Menasha, Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, New
Holstein, Wautoma, Sister Bay, and Kewaunee
253 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Periods of snow. A few bursts of heavy snow and sleet are 
  still possible. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch 
  across most of the area, but 2 to 5 inches in Door County.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions, including for the 
  afternoon commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

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

Skowronski
611 
WWUS43 KGRB 222356
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
556 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTRY PRECIPITATION COMING TO AN END THIS EVENING...

.A low pressure system centered over Lake Huron this evening will 
track east towards southwestern Quebec by midnight. The bulk of the 
snow has exited the region, with periods of light snow expected for 
the rest of the evening. Even when headlines expire, roads may still 
be slippery for several hours following the end of the precipitation.

WIZ022-035>040-045-048>050-230100-
/O.EXP.KGRB.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220223T0000Z/
Door-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-
Winnebago-Calumet-Manitowoc-
Including the cities of Brillion, New London, Clintonville,
Oshkosh, Appleton, Marshfield, Neenah, Manitowoc, Fish Creek,
Chilton, Luxemburg, Waupaca, Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, Redgranite,
Plover, Menasha, Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, New
Holstein, Wautoma, Sister Bay, and Kewaunee
556 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The wintry precipitation has ended across the area. However, 
slippery conditions are still expected this evening on untreated 
area roadways this evening.

$$

WIZ005-010-230600-
/O.CON.KGRB.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220223T0600Z/
Vilas-Oneida-
Including the cities of Eagle River, Rhinelander, and Lac Du
Flambeau
556 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Light to moderate snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 
  two inches.

* WHERE...Oneida and Vilas Counties.

* WHEN...Until Midnight CST tonight.

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

&&

$$

WIZ011>013-018>021-030-031-073-074-230300-
/O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220223T0300Z/
Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-Langlade-
Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Southern
Marinette County-Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, Keshena, Mountain, Antigo,
Neopit, Harmony, Crivitz, Townsend, Lakewood, Wausau, Aurora,
Oconto, Little Suamico, Porterfield, Middle Inlet, Loomis,
Tomahawk, Crandon, High Falls Reservoir, Commonwealth, Peshtigo,
Merrill, Brookside, Shawano, Sobieski, Niagara, Pensaukee, and
Wausaukee
556 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Light snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* 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

Kurimski
434 
WWUS43 KGRB 230254
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
854 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTRY PRECIPITATION COMING TO AN END THIS EVENING...

.A low pressure system centered over Lake Huron this evening will 
track east towards southwestern Quebec by midnight. The bulk of the 
snow has exited the region, with periods of light snow expected for 
the rest of the evening. Even when headlines expire, roads may still 
be slippery for several hours following the end of the precipitation.

WIZ011>013-018>021-030-031-073-074-230400-
/O.EXP.KGRB.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220223T0300Z/
Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-Langlade-
Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Southern
Marinette County-Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, Keshena, Mountain, Antigo,
Neopit, Harmony, Crivitz, Townsend, Lakewood, Wausau, Aurora,
Oconto, Little Suamico, Porterfield, Middle Inlet, Loomis,
Tomahawk, Crandon, High Falls Reservoir, Commonwealth, Peshtigo,
Merrill, Brookside, Shawano, Sobieski, Niagara, Pensaukee, and
Wausaukee
854 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Most of the snow has ended across the region, with light snow 
expected the rest of this evening. However, slippery conditions are 
still expected this evening on untreated area roadways.

$$

WIZ005-010-230600-
/O.CON.KGRB.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220223T0600Z/
Vilas-Oneida-
Including the cities of Eagle River, Rhinelander, and Lac Du
Flambeau
854 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Light to moderate snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 
  one inch.

* WHERE...Oneida and Vilas Counties.

* WHEN...Until Midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

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

Kurimski
207 
WWUS43 KGRB 230559
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1159 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

WIZ005-010-230700-
/O.EXP.KGRB.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220223T0600Z/
Vilas-Oneida-
Including the cities of Eagle River, Rhinelander, and Lac Du
Flambeau
1159 PM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

Lake-effect snow showers will gradually taper off early this 
morning, but locally hazardous travel conditions will persist.

$$

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

Kieckbusch

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 Green Bay, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Feb 22, 11:43 AM CST, 18 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 22, 11:43 AM CST, 18 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1143 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

Updated aviation portion for 18Z TAF issuance
and new information added to update section

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1132 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

The evolution of the deformation zone snow band and extrapolation
of the southern edge of the cold cloud tops on satellite imagery
suggest heavy snow will be more persistent across the NW corner of
the forecast area, resulting in higher totals. As a result, will
be upgrading Vilas and Oneida to a warning. Updated products will
be out ASAP.
&&

.SHORT TERM...Today...Tonight...and Wednesday
Issued at 351 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

Winter weather headlines and snow and ice accumulations will be
the main forecast concerns for the short-term.

No changes will be made to the winter weather headlines.

Occasional light snow continued across northern WI early this
morning, while a light wintry mix of snow and freezing drizzle
was observed south of a line from Wisconsin Rapids to Sturgeon
Bay. Road reports indicated snow covered roads over much of
northern WI, with icy stretches in east central WI and parts of
central WI.

WAA/isentropic lift will continue the spotty light snow or wintry
mix early this morning, but precipitation is expected to increase
in coverage and intensity as forcing associated with a coupled
upper jet, short-wave trough and frontogenesis forcing ramps up in
the late morning and afternoon. The forcing will be strongest
over northern WI, where 2 to 4 inches of additional snow will
fall, with local higher amounts in Vilas County. Along and south
of a line from Wisconsin Rapids to Oconto to northern Door County,
a light mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain will increase in the
late morning and early afternoon. The wintry mix will change to
snow from west to east during the mid to late afternoon as CAA
wipes out the weak warm layer aloft. Additional snow accumulation
over central and east central WI should range from a half inch to
2 inches. Additional ice accumulations will be light in most
areas, though Manitowoc and southeast Kewaunee counties could see
around a tenth of an inch. Blustery northeast to north winds will
gust to 25 to 35 mph, strongest in the Fox Valley and lakeshore
areas. High temperatures will be in the teens northwest to the
lower 20s southeast.

Forcing will lift out of the area from south to north during the
late afternoon and evening. An additional dusting to an inch of
snow can be expected in the evening over northern WI, with the
greatest amounts in Vilas County. Lake-effect snow showers will
persist in Vilas County overnight, with only another dusting to
half inch anticipated. Clearing is expected across parts of
central and east central WI late in the night. Lows will range
from around zero northwest to around 10 above along the lakeshore.

On Wednesday, any lingering lake-effect snow showers should taper
off in Vilas County as high pressure builds into the region.
Despite partly sunny skies, temperatures will only warm into the
teens and lower 20s.

.LONG TERM...Wednesday Night Through Monday
Issued at 351 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

An amplified mean flow to persist through the upcoming weekend
before losing some depth early next week. The persistent western
CONUS upper trough is forecast to weaken a bit and become more
positive-tilted as it lifts northeast across the central CONUS
this weekend. As this occurs, an upper ridge will move from the
eastern Pacific into the western CONUS and a northern stream upper
trough will merge with the initial upper trough to produce one,
deep upper trough over east-central NOAM. The prevailing northwest
flow into WI will keep temperatures below normal with little way
of precipitation this weekend into early next week.

Wednesday night and Thursday...
High pressure is forecast to expand over northern sections of the
Great Lakes Wednesday night. As winds veer to the northeast just
above the surface, there is a concern for a lake effect snow band
to move toward the lakeshore counties after midnight. Delta-T
values to reside around 20 with a favorable trajectory, thus have
added a small chance pop. The rest of the area should stay dry
with mostly cloudy skies. Will need to watch the far north as far
as temperatures go with a fresh snowpack and light winds. Any
break in the clouds would allow readings to tank. For now, have
min temperatures ranging from 5 below to 10 below zero far north,
around 10 above zero east-central WI. A prominent mid-level
shortwave trough is forecast to eject into the southern/central
Plains on Thursday. Increasing mid-level Q-G forcing and hints of
a coupled jet structure over WI for lift. Despite a lack of
significant surface features, expect to see a chance of light snow
reach central/east-central WI by Thursday afternoon. Max
temperatures to range from the middle to upper teens north, upper
teens to lower 20s south.

Thursday night and Friday...
Snow chances to carry over for most of northeast WI into Thursday
night as the shortwave trough sweeps into the Great Lakes and a
surface low lifts northeast through the OH Valley. Highest pops
placed over east-central WI where 1 to 2 inches of light snow is
possible. The prevailing northeast wind will add a lake
enhancement to the synoptic snow, thus areas near Lake MI could
see accumulation totals in the 2 to 4 inch range (this includes
the Wednesday night/Thursday lake effect). Min temperatures for
Thursday night to range from 5 below to 10 below zero north-
central WI, 5 to 10 above zero east-central WI. High pressure is
expected to build into the western Great Lakes on Friday and bring
some sunshine back to northeast WI. Despite the return of the sun,
temperatures will remain well-below normal with readings from 15
to 20 degrees central WI, mainly lower 20s eastern WI.

Friday night and Saturday...
Quiet, but cold conditions to exist Friday night as the high
pressure slides southeast into the mid-MS Valley/OH Valley. A
mostly sunny start to the Saturday may give way to increasing
clouds, especially over northern WI as a cold front drops south
into northern sections of the Great Lakes. Max temperatures for
Saturday to be in the middle to upper 20s north, upper 20s to
lower 30s south.

Saturday night and Sunday...
This cold front sags south through WI Saturday night with a
trailing broad upper trough digging south into the Great Lakes.
There is a chance for light snow showers to accompany the frontal
passage, but little in the way of accumulation is anticipated.
Canadian high pressure is forecast to build southeast into the
Upper Midwest on Sunday and while partly sunny skies should
prevail, will need to watch for lake effect potential over north-
central WI if trajectories become favorable. Max temperatures for
Sunday to be in the middle to upper teens north-central WI, lower
to middle 20s elsewhere.

Sunday night and Monday...
The high pressure settles over the western Great Lakes Sunday
night through Monday, thus bringing tranquil conditions to the
region. Temperatures to remain below normal with readings on
Monday in the upper teens to around 20 degrees north-central,
lower to middle 20s for the rest of the forecast area.
&&

.AVIATION...for 18Z TAF Issuance
Issued at 1132 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

A major round of wintry weather will result in poor flying
conditions into tonight. Mainly snow is expected at the central
/north-central TAF site, with sleet or a snow/sleet mix changing
to snow in east-central WI.
&&

.GRB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Warning until midnight CST tonight for WIZ005-010.

Winter Weather Advisory until 6 PM CST this evening for WIZ022-
035>040-045-048>050.

Winter Weather Advisory until 9 PM CST this evening for
WIZ011>013-018>021-030-031-073-074.
&&

UPDATE.........Skowronski
SHORT TERM.....Kieckbusch
LONG TERM......Kallas
AVIATION.......Skowronski
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 22, 4:06 AM CST, 7 hours 55 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
406 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-231015-
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-
406 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Hazardous travel conditions will continue today into tonight as
wintry precipitation continues across the area. Snow is expected
across northern Wisconsin. A mix of freezing rain, sleet, and
snow is likely along and south of a line from Wisconsin Rapids to
Oconto to northern Door County this morning and early afternoon,
before transitioning to snow in the mid to late afternoon. The
wintry precipitation will taper off from south to north during the
late afternoon and evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Hazardous travel conditions are possible again Thursday afternoon
into Thursday night as another round of light snow affects the
area.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to report snow or ice accumulations to the
National Weather Service in Green Bay.

LMZ521-522-541>543-231015-
The Bay of Green Bay south of a line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage-Lake Michigan from Washington Island to Sheboygan-
406 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Lake
Michigan and the waters of Green Bay.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

Kieckbusch/Kallas

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Feb 22, 6:34 AM CST, 5 hours 27 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
634 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-073-221500-
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-
Southern Marinette County-
634 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...SLIPPERY CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE MORNING COMMUTE...

Scattered light snow or flurries will continue across north-central
and far northeast Wisconsin through mid-morning. Snowfall amounts
are expected to be light through the morning commute, with only
an additional dusting to a half inch anticipated. Snow is expected
to increase again during the late morning and afternoon, and
could become heavy at times. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in
effect.

Roads will remain snow covered and hazardous in spots for the
morning commute, so motorists should use caution.

WIZ022-031-035>040-045-048>050-074-221500-
Door-Shawano-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-
Waushara-Winnebago-Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Oconto County-
634 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...SLIPPERY CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE MORNING COMMUTE...

Patchy light snow and freezing drizzle will continue southeast of
a line from Marshfield to Clintonville to Sturgeon Bay through
mid-morning. A light glaze of ice or a dusting of snow can be
expected through the morning commute. Mixed precipitation will
increase again during the late morning and early afternoon, and
may be accompanied by a few rumbles of thunder. The wintry mix
will change to snow from west to east during the mid to late
afternoon. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect.

Roads will remain ice or snow covered and hazardous in spots for
the morning commute, so motorists should use extreme caution.

Kieckbusch
Local storm report, Feb 22, 7:38 AM CST, 4 hours 23 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
738 AM CST TUE FEB 22 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0700 AM     SNOW             1 SSE WASHINGTON ISLAND 45.36N 86.89W
02/22/2022  M3.5 INCH        DOOR               WI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION WASW3 WASHINGTON
            ISLAND.

0710 AM     SNOW             10 NE BOULDER JUNCTION  46.19N 89.46W
02/22/2022  M3.3 INCH        VILAS              WI   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION WI-VL-9 BOULDER JUNCTION 9
            ENE.

0700 AM     SNOW             2 ENE ELLISON BAY       45.26N 87.03W
02/22/2022  M2.5 INCH        DOOR               WI   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION WI-DR-5 ELLISON BAY 1 ENE.

0700 AM     SNOW             2 N SISTER BAY          45.20N 87.11W
02/22/2022  M2.0 INCH        DOOR               WI   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION WI-DR-6 SISTER BAY 1 N.

0659 AM     SNOW             EAGLE RIVER             45.91N 89.24W
02/22/2022  M1.8 INCH        VILAS              WI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION EGRW3 EAGLE RIVER -
            SOUTH.

0600 AM     SNOW             2 ESE ATHELSTANE        45.42N 88.06W
02/22/2022  M1.5 INCH        MARINETTE          WI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION ASTW3 ATHELSTANE 1.6
            E.

0630 AM     SNOW             FISH CREEK              45.12N 87.23W
02/22/2022  M1.5 INCH        DOOR               WI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION FISW3 FISH CREEK 1 E
            WWTP.

0600 AM     SNOW             1 SE WILLOW RESERVOIR   45.70N 89.83W
02/22/2022  M1.4 INCH        ONEIDA             WI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION WILW3 WILLOW.

0700 AM     SNOW             4 ESE CALDRON FALLS RES 45.36N 88.19W
02/22/2022  M1.4 INCH        MARINETTE          WI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION CRVW3 ATHELSTANE 6
            SW.

0710 AM     SNOW             1 NW ARGONNE            45.67N 88.90W
02/22/2022  M1.1 INCH        FOREST             WI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION AGNW3 ARGONNE 1.5 NW.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 SSE HAZELHURST        45.78N 89.70W
02/22/2022  M1.0 INCH        ONEIDA             WI   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION WI-ON-8 HAZELHURST 2.1 SSE.

0700 AM     SNOW             1 ENE MOUNTAIN          45.18N 88.46W
02/22/2022  M1.0 INCH        OCONTO             WI   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION WI-OC-8 MOUNTAIN 0.9 E.

0700 AM     SNOW             4 NE BAILEYS HARBOR     45.09N 87.07W
02/22/2022  M1.0 INCH        DOOR               WI   COCORAHS

            COCORAHS STATION WI-DR-11 BAILEYS HARBOR 3
            ENE.

1030 PM     SNOW             1 S RHINELANDER         45.62N 89.41W
02/21/2022  M0.9 INCH        ONEIDA             WI   CO-OP OBSERVER

            CO-OP OBSERVER STATION RHRW3 RHINELANDER.

&&
Special weather statement, Feb 22, 9:16 AM CST, 2 hours 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
916 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-073-221630-
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-
Southern Marinette County-
916 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...SNOW WILL INCREASE LATE THIS MORNING...

Scattered light snow or flurries will continue across north-central
and far northeast Wisconsin through mid-morning, with only a light
accumulation. The snow will increase significantly during the
late morning and continue into the afternoon, and could become
heavy at times. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect.

Roads will remain snow covered and hazardous in spots, so
motorists should use extra caution.

WIZ022-031-035>040-045-048>050-074-221630-
Door-Shawano-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-
Waushara-Winnebago-Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Oconto County-
916 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTRY PRECIPITATION WILL INCREASE LATE THIS MORNING...

Patchy light snow and freezing drizzle will continue southeast of
a line from Marshfield to Clintonville to Sturgeon Bay through
mid-morning. A light glaze of ice or a dusting of snow can be
expected. Precipitation will increase again during the late
morning and continue into the afternoon, and may be accompanied by
a few rumbles of thunder. They heavy precipitation will likely
fall as a mix of sleet and snow or just heavy snow. Brief periods
of significantly reduced visibility area possible, which could
greatly affect travel. The precipitation will change to all snow
from west to east during the mid to late afternoon. A Winter
Weather Advisory remains in effect.

Roads will remain ice or snow covered and hazardous in spots, so
motorists should use extreme caution.

Skowronski
Special weather statement, Feb 22, 10:31 AM CST, 1 hour 30 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1031 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-073-221830-
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-
Southern Marinette County-
1031 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...SNOW WILL INCREASE MID-DAY, COULD BE HEAVY A TIMES THIS
AFTERNOON...

At 1025 am, radar and surface weather observations indicated
occasional light snow and flurries across north-central, far
northeast, and portions of central Wisconsin. An expanding area of
moderate to occasionally heavy mixed precipitation was over the
southwest part of the state. That precipitation is expected to
continue to expand and spread northeast, and will overspread
central and northern Wisconsin during the mid-day hours. It should
transition to all snow by the time it arrives in the area. So
snow should be widespread across the area during the mid to late
afternoon, and it could be heavy at times. Northeast winds gusting
to about 25 mph may produce some blowing and drifting of the
snow.

Roads were reported to already be snow covered and slippery, and
travel conditions will likely worsen considerably once the snow
picks up during the afternoon. Anyone traveling across the area
today should be prepared for hazardous travel conditions, and
allow extra time to reach their destination.

WIZ022-031-035>040-045-048>050-074-221830-
Door-Shawano-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-
Waushara-Winnebago-Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Oconto County-
1031 AM CST Tue Feb 22 2022

...WINTRY PRECIPITATION WILL INCREASE LATE THIS MORNING,
GRADUALLY TRANSITION TO ALL SNOW THIS AFTERNOON...

At 1025 am, radar and surface weather observations indicated
occasional freezing drizzle, light snow, and sleet continued
across portions of central and east-central Wisconsin. An
expanding area of moderate to occasionally heavy mixed
precipitation was over the southwest part of the state. It will
continue to expand as it surges northeast across central and east-
central Wisconsin during the mid-day hours. They heavy
precipitation is likely to fall as a mix of snow and sleet. Brief
bursts of heavy snow are also possible.

Periods of snow and sleet will continue during the afternoon in
the wake of the lead band of precipitation. The mixed precipitation
will gradually transition to all snow during the mid to late
afternoon. Northeast winds gusting to 25 to 30 mph may produce
some blowing and drifting of the snow.

Roads were reported to already be snow or ice covered and
slippery, and travel conditions will likely worsen considerably
as the heavier precipitation moves through the area. Anyone
traveling across the area today should be prepared for hazardous
travel conditions, and allow extra time to reach their
destination.

Skowronski

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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.