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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Grand Rapids, MI
NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this winter storm warning at Jan 31, 2022, 3:56 PM EST for 8 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Feb 2, 2022, 2:00 AM EST. It was in force for 26 hr. 46 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 31, 2022, 3:56 PM EST (20:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 2, 2022, 2:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 3, 2022, 4:17 AM EST
- In force
- 26 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Rapids, MI
Counties Barry County, MI, Calhoun County, MI, Clinton County, MI, Eaton County, MI, Ingham County, MI, Jackson County, MI, Kalamazoo County, MI, Van Buren County, MI
The radar
The Grand Rapids radar (KGRR), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:54 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 9:25 AM EST | SNOW 3 | 1 Se Saint Johns, MI | |
| Feb 2, 9:35 AM EST | SNOW 4.3 | Kalamazoo, MI | |
| Feb 2, 10:04 AM EST | SNOW 5 | Portage, MI | |
| Feb 2, 10:05 AM EST | SNOW 4 | Charlotte, MI | |
| Feb 2, 10:06 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Middleville, MI | |
| Feb 2, 10:07 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | Hastings, MI | |
| Feb 2, 10:08 AM EST | SNOW 5.5 | Comstock, MI | |
| Feb 2, 10:08 AM EST | SNOW 5.5 | Galesburg, MI | |
| Feb 2, 12:07 PM EST | SNOW 4.3 | Rives Junction, MI | |
| Feb 2, 12:23 PM EST | SNOW 6 | 5 Ssw Irving, MI | |
| Feb 2, 12:30 PM EST | SNOW 7 | 2 Ene Springfield, MI | |
| Feb 2, 12:55 PM EST | SNOW 6.5 | East Lansing, MI | |
| Feb 2, 1:00 PM EST | SNOW 6.5 | Mattawan, MI | |
| Feb 2, 1:00 PM EST | SNOW 8 | 1 N Battle Creek, MI | |
| Feb 2, 1:20 PM EST | SNOW 7.5 | 2 Wnw Delton, MI | |
| Feb 2, 1:25 PM EST | SNOW 8 | Grand Ledge, MI | |
| Feb 2, 1:30 PM EST | SNOW 7 | Kalamazoo, MI | WWMT TV STUDIOS. |
| Feb 2, 1:38 PM EST | SNOW 8 | Lansing, MI | |
| Feb 2, 1:47 PM EST | SNOW 7 | Kalamazoo, MI | |
| Feb 2, 2:25 PM EST | SNOW 7 | 1 Se Brownlee Park, MI | |
| Feb 2, 2:30 PM EST | SNOW 6.5 | Olivet, MI | |
| Feb 2, 2:42 PM EST | SNOW 8.8 | 1 S Hastings, MI | STORM TOTAL SO FAR. |
| Feb 2, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 6 | Spring Arbor, MI | |
| Feb 2, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 6.5 | Saint Johns, MI | |
| Feb 2, 3:15 PM EST | SNOW 7.5 | 1 S Williamston, MI | |
| Feb 2, 3:25 PM EST | SNOW 8 | Bath, MI | |
| Feb 2, 3:47 PM EST | SNOW 9 | Dimondale, MI | |
| Feb 2, 3:54 PM EST | SNOW 9 | Battle Creek, MI | |
| Feb 2, 3:58 PM EST | SNOW 7 | Vicksburg, MI | |
| Feb 2, 4:30 PM EST | SNOW 9.5 | Galesburg, MI | |
| Feb 2, 4:50 PM EST | SNOW 10.4 | 1 Wnw East Lansing, MI | |
| Feb 2, 5:11 PM EST | SNOW 8 | 3 N Mattawan, MI | |
| Feb 2, 6:15 PM EST | SNOW 9.5 | 1 Nnw Marshall, MI | |
| Feb 2, 6:45 PM EST | SNOW 9 | Vicksburg, MI | |
| Feb 2, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 9.5 | 1 N Battle Creek, MI | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION BCKM4 BATTLE CREEK. |
| Feb 2, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 9.5 | 1 Wsw Eastwood, MI | |
| Feb 2, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 10 | Battle Creek, MI | |
| Feb 2, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 10 | Dewitt, MI | |
| Feb 2, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 12.9 | 2 N Edgemont Park, MI | STORM TOTAL. |
| Feb 2, 7:12 PM EST | SNOW 12.1 | 1 W Kendall, MI | |
| Feb 2, 7:30 PM EST | SNOW 10 | 2 E Oshtemo, MI | |
| Feb 2, 7:37 PM EST | SNOW 11.7 | Okemos, MI | |
| Feb 2, 7:42 PM EST | SNOW 11.2 | 2 Ne Bath, MI | |
| Feb 2, 8:00 PM EST | SNOW 11.5 | Paw Paw, MI | |
| Feb 2, 8:43 PM EST | SNOW 11 | Galesburg, MI | |
| Feb 2, 8:44 PM EST | SNOW 9.5 | Climax, MI |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 135 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 823 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 33 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 25 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 80 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
848 WWUS43 KGRR 312056 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 356 PM EST Mon Jan 31 2022 MIZ071>074-010500- /O.UPG.KGRR.WS.A.0001.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.WS.W.0002.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 356 PM EST Mon Jan 31 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 16 inches. * WHERE...Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Jackson counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute for both Wednesday and Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a prolonged period of snow. It will start as rain late in the day on Tuesday, then change to snow during the early morning hours of Wednesday. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected Wednesday afternoon into early Thursday morning when it could be snowing nearly a inch an hour. It will turn very cold by Wednesday evening as temperatures fall into the teens. Wind chill may fall to near zero Wednesday night into Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ059-064>067-010500- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.A.0001.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-Ingham- Including the cities of St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, and Lansing 356 PM EST Mon Jan 31 2022 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commutes on Wednesday and Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a prolonged period of snow. It will start as rain late in the day on Tuesday, then change to snow during the early morning hours of Wednesday. Snowfall amounts are less certain in this area, compared to those near I-94, even so we still expect 6 to 12 inches between Wednesday morning and Thursday evening. It will turn very cold by Wednesday evening as temperatures fall into the teens. Wind chill may fall to near zero Wednesday night into Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ www.weather.gov/grr
13 follow-up statements
332 WWUS43 KGRR 010404 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1104 PM EST Mon Jan 31 2022 MIZ071>074-011215- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 1104 PM EST Mon Jan 31 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Van Buren and Jackson counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to develop Tuesday evening and continue through Wednesday evening. The bulk of the snow with this system will likely fall during this time frame. There will be additional snow Wednesday night into Thursday but it should be lighter in nature. Travel impacts are expected as a prolonged period of snow is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ059-064>067-011215- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.A.0001.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-Ingham- Including the cities of St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, and Lansing 1104 PM EST Mon Jan 31 2022 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches possible. * WHERE...Clinton, Allegan, Eaton, Barry and Ingham counties. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to develop Tuesday evening and continue through Wednesday evening. The bulk of the snow with this system will likely fall during this time frame. There will be additional snow Wednesday night into Thursday but it should be lighter in nature. Travel impacts are expected as a prolonged period of snow is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ www.weather.gov/grr DUKE
215 WWUS43 KGRR 010811 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 311 AM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 MIZ071>074-011615- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 311 AM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Van Buren and Jackson counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday and possibly Thursday as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ059-064>067-011615- /O.UPG.KGRR.WS.A.0001.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.WW.Y.0009.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-Ingham- Including the cities of St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, and Lansing 311 AM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Clinton, Allegan, Barry, Eaton and Ingham counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday and possibly Thursday as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ052-056>058-011615- /O.NEW.KGRR.WW.Y.0009.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia- Including the cities of Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, and Ionia 311 AM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Gratiot, Ottawa, Kent and Ionia counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ www.weather.gov/grr
229 WWUS43 KGRR 010823 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 323 AM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 MIZ066-067-011630- /O.UPG.KGRR.WW.Y.0009.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ /O.EXA.KGRR.WS.W.0002.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Eaton-Ingham- Including the cities of Charlotte and Lansing 323 AM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Eaton and Ingham counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ071>074-011630- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 323 AM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Kalamazoo, Van Buren, Jackson and Calhoun counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday and possibly Thursday as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ052-056>059-064-065-011630- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0009.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry- Including the cities of Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, and Hastings 323 AM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ www.weather.gov/grr
137 WWUS43 KGRR 011702 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1202 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 MIZ065-020115- /O.UPG.KGRR.WW.Y.0009.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ /O.EXA.KGRR.WS.W.0002.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Barry- Including the city of Hastings 1202 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Barry county. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ066-067-071>074-020115- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 1202 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Eaton and Ingham counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ052-056>059-064-020115- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0009.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan- Including the cities of Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, and Holland 1202 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ www.weather.gov/grr
909 WWUS43 KGRR 012055 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 355 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 MIZ059-020500- /O.UPG.KGRR.WW.Y.0009.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ /O.EXA.KGRR.WS.W.0002.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Clinton- Including the city of St. Johns 355 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Clinton county. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will change to snow around midnight. Expect wet snow trough the morning commute time than snow, heavy at times will continue into the early evening before diminishing to light snow. This will cause issues for both the morning and evening commute, so plan ahead to leave early and or take a different route. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ065>067-071>074-020500- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 355 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Barry county. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will change to snow around midnight. Expect wet snow trough the morning commute time than snow, heavy at times will continue into the early evening before diminishing to light snow. This will cause issues for both the morning and evening commute, so plan ahead to leave early and or take a different route. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ051-020500- /O.EXA.KGRR.WW.Y.0009.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Montcalm- Including the city of Greenville 355 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Montcalm county. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will change to snow around midnight. Expect wet snow trough the morning commute time than snow, moderate at times will continue into the early evening before diminishing to light snow. This will cause issues for both the morning and evening commute, so plan ahead to leave early and or take a different route. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ MIZ052-056>058-064-020500- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0009.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Allegan- Including the cities of Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, and Holland 355 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...|Rain will change to snow around midnight. Expect wet snow trough the morning commute time than snow, moderate at times will continue into the early evening before diminishing to light snow. This will cause issues for both the morning and evening commute, so plan ahead to leave early and or take a different route. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ www.weather.gov/grr
513 WWUS43 KGRR 012117 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 417 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 MIZ059-065>067-071>074-020530- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 417 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will change to snow around midnight. Expect wet snow through the morning commute, then snow, heavy at times will continue into the early evening before diminishing to light snow. This will cause issues for both the morning and evening commute, so plan ahead to leave early. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ051-052-056>058-064-020530- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0009.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Allegan- Including the cities of Greenville, Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, and Holland 417 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Ionia, Montcalm, Gratiot, Kent, Ottawa and Allegan counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will change to snow around midnight. Expect wet snow through the morning commute time, then snow, moderate at times will continue into the early evening before diminishing to light snow. This will cause issues for both the morning and evening commute, so plan ahead to leave early. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ www.weather.gov/grr
661 WWUS43 KGRR 020405 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1105 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 MIZ059-065>067-071>074-021215- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 1105 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will transition to snow tonight and be all snow for the Wednesday morning commute. Snow, heavy at times is expected on Wednesday. The widespread snow will result in slippery and hazardous travel. Visibility will be reduced to a half mile at times due to heavy snow Wednesday. A lighter snow will continue Wednesday night into Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ051-052-056>058-064-021215- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0009.220202T0700Z-220204T0400Z/ Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Allegan- Including the cities of Greenville, Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, and Holland 1105 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Ionia, Montcalm, Gratiot, Kent, Ottawa and Allegan counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will transition to snow tonight with snow continuing all day on Wednesday. A lighter snow will continue Wednesday night into Thursday. 3 to 8 inches of snow is expected across the advisory counties. Travel conditions will be slippery with snow covered roads on Wednesday especially. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ www.weather.gov/grr DUKE
724 WWUS43 KGRR 020831 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 331 AM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 MIZ059-065>067-071>074-021645- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220204T0400Z/ Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 331 AM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ051-052-056>058-064-021645- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220204T0400Z/ Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Allegan- Including the cities of Greenville, Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, and Holland 331 AM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Ionia, Montcalm, Gratiot, Kent, Ottawa and Allegan counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ www.weather.gov/grr
703 WWUS43 KGRR 021524 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1024 AM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 MIZ059-065>067-071>074-022330- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220204T0400Z/ Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 1024 AM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will continue to be moderate to heavy at times, with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour into mid afternoon. This will also cause visibilities to be below a quarter mile at times causing hazardous travel conditions. Snowfall rates are expected to decrease to less than a half inch per hour by early this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ051-052-056>058-064-022330- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220204T0400Z/ Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Allegan- Including the cities of Greenville, Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, and Holland 1024 AM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Ionia, Montcalm, Gratiot, Kent, Ottawa and Allegan counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall is moderate to heavy at times near and south of a line from Grand Haven to Alma. Snowfall rates to an inch an hour are expected in this area until mid afternoon. Snowfall will gradually taper off during the late afternoon into this evening from west to east. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ wdm www.weather.gov/grr
379 WWUS43 KGRR 021619 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1119 AM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 MIZ071>074-030030- /O.EXT.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220204T0000Z/ Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 1119 AM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will continue to be moderate to heavy at times, with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour into mid afternoon. This will also cause visibilities to be below a quarter mile at times causing hazardous travel conditions. Snowfall rates are expected to decrease to less than a half inch per hour by early this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ059-065>067-030030- /O.EXT.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T1200Z/ Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham- Including the cities of St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, and Lansing 1119 AM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will continue to be moderate to heavy at times, with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour into mid afternoon. This will also cause visibilities to be below a quarter mile at times causing hazardous travel conditions. Snowfall rates are expected to decrease to less than a half inch per hour by early this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ051-052-056>058-064-030030- /O.EXT.KGRR.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220203T0600Z/ Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Allegan- Including the cities of Greenville, Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, and Holland 1119 AM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Ionia, Montcalm, Gratiot, Kent, Ottawa and Allegan counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall is moderate to heavy at times near and south of a line from Grand Haven to Alma. Snowfall rates to an inch an hour are expected in this area until mid afternoon. Snowfall will gradually taper off during the late afternoon into this evening from west to east. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ www.weather.gov/grr
953 WWUS43 KGRR 022052 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 352 PM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 MIZ071>074-030500- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220204T0000Z/ Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 352 PM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will continue to be moderate to heavy at times, with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour into late afternoon. This will also cause visibilities to be below a quarter mile at times causing hazardous travel conditions. Snowfall rates are expected to decrease to less than a half inch per hour by mid evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ059-065>067-030500- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T1200Z/ Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham- Including the cities of St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, and Lansing 352 PM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will continue to be moderate to heavy at times, with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour into early this evening. This will also cause visibilities to be below a quarter mile at times causing hazardous travel conditions. Snowfall rates are expected to decrease to less than a half inch per hour by early this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ051-052-056>058-064-030500- /O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220203T0600Z/ Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Allegan- Including the cities of Greenville, Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, and Holland 352 PM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Ionia, Montcalm, Gratiot, Kent, Ottawa and Allegan counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall is moderate to heavy at times near and south of a line from Grand Haven to Alma. Snowfall rates to an inch an hour are expected in this area until late afternoon. Snowfall will gradually taper off during the evening from west to east. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ www.weather.gov/grr
625 WWUS43 KGRR 030125 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 825 PM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 MIZ051-052-056>058-064-030230- /O.CAN.KGRR.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220203T0600Z/ Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Allegan- Including the cities of Greenville, Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, and Holland 825 PM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow has diminished and little or no additional accumulation is expected. $$ MIZ071>074-030930- /O.EXT.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T1200Z/ Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 825 PM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow, diminishing overnight. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. * WHERE...Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Van Buren and Jackson counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will remain difficult through the night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ059-065>067-030930- /O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T1200Z/ Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham- Including the cities of St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, and Lansing 825 PM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow, ending overnight. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. * WHERE...Clinton, Barry, Eaton and Ingham counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will remain difficult through the night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ www.weather.gov/grr
295 WWUS43 KGRR 030917 WSWGRR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 417 AM EST Thu Feb 3 2022 MIZ059-065>067-071>074-031030- /O.CAN.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220203T1200Z/ Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 417 AM EST Thu Feb 3 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Only light snow is expected today and the Winter Storm Warning is cancelled. $$ www.weather.gov/grr
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 Grand Rapids, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Jan 31, 3:48 PM EST, 8 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 31, 3:48 PM EST, 8 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
348 PM EST Mon Jan 31 2022
LATEST UPDATE...
Marine
.DISCUSSION...(This evening through next Monday)
Issued at 349 PM EST Mon Jan 31 2022
- One more quiet night weatherwise
A storm is tracking well north of Michigan overnight. There is a
coupled jet feature with that storm. The jet core is passing over
Lake Superior so we will be deep into the warm sector of this
system tonight into Tuesday. Being currently in the right exit
region of that jet feature (mid level subsidence) I do not expect
any precipitation or even that much cloud cover. It will turn
breezy through. The mixing from the systems boundary layer winds
will keep the temperature from falling much tonight even with
minimal cloud cover.
- Rain Tuesday night
As that jet core moves east with the system tonight into Tuesday
we get into the entrance region of that jet (as it strengthens).
Not only that but a southern stream jet comes in phase with it
creating a coupled jet. This results in decent dynamic forcing
(lift with Gulf Moisture feeding into it). That creates an area of
precipitation precipitation from near Detroit to St Louis but mid
afternoon Tuesday. As the cold front trailing the system moves
east it undercuts the warm air so the rain will change to snow
overnight Tuesday. Could be some freezing rain just behind the
cold front.
The area of rain will track with the cold front at first but
during Tuesday night into Wednesday morning the jet created lift
will sustain the precipitation, deeper into the cold air. That
then starts our snow storm.
There is some question based on some of our HI RES models just how
far north the rain or rain to snow gets Tuesday night into
WEdnesday. The 12z and 18z run of the HRRR give GRR nearly NO
precipitation at all Wednesday. Areas south of a line from
Saginaw to South Haven would get over a 1/4 inch of qpf by 7 am
Wednesday. Other models disagree and have measurable
precipitation over the entire CWA. I would go with the idea that
south of that line it surely will precipitate. Near that line,
rain to snow, then snow is likely during Wednesday morning and
north of that (say north of route 20) I'd expect sprinkles early
Wednesday morning, changing to flurries by sunrise.
- Winter Storm Expected Wednesday into Thursday
We have upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Storm Warning
for our southern row of counties since there is excellent
agreement with ensembles for many runs in a row in that area for
the developing wave on the trailing cold front to get far enough
north to bring over a foot of snow over 42 hour period (early Wed
to late Thu). The next row of counties north still looks to have a
high risk of 6 to 12 inches in that time frame but it's not for
sure there will be 8 inches in 18 hours (warning criteria for
heavy snow). We have let the Winter Storm Watch remain in effect
on those counties. The row of counties north of the watch is
really questionable as to if it will even snow at all (latest GFS
operational run) for whether there will be heavy snow even as far
north as Muskegon to Alma.
Just how far north the snow gets later Wednesday into Thursday is
a result of what happens to our jet exit region and how the
deepening trough just upstream interacts with it. There is still
uncertainty for those counties.
-Dry but cold Friday
The storm should be out of the area by Thursday evening. We get a
large arctic high to follow the storm Thursday night into Friday.
With the center of the high tracking over southern Ontario, north
of Lake Superior we get northeast winds so no lake effect in our
CWA. It will just be very cold. High will be in teens.
- Cold air prevails into the weekend
We will see a progression of Pacific shortwaves for the next week.
That will mean a series of clipper type systems. I would expect
some snow showers from time to time from these systems but timing
and location are questionable. One thing for sure, it will remain
cold.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Tuesday afternoon)
Issued at 1240 PM EST Mon Jan 31 2022
For the most part MVFR cigs prevail across SW MI and that does
make sense given the polar jet has not yet moved east of this
area. Typically the low clouds clear when we get on the
anticyclonic side of the polar jet. That should happen by mid
afternoon. I am thinking between 20z and 22z all of our TAF sites
should see the low clouds break up, leaving just some cirrus
clouds (from the polar jet) around.
Tonight the developing system gets closer to the area and that
will increase wind speeds. That will result in and elevated core
of strong winds (200/40kts) just about 2000 ft off the ground.
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 346 PM EST Mon Jan 31 2022
I have continued the gale warning over the northern two marine
zones for tonight into Tuesday afternoon. Otherwise I have a
small craft advisory for the rest of the Near Shore from this
evening into Tuesday afternoon. The strongest winds will be over
the northern 1/3 of our Near Shore Waters from around midnight
through noon on Tuesday. Likely we will have to follow this with a
small craft advisory into Thursday.
&&
.GRR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...Winter Storm Watch from late Tuesday night through Thursday
evening for MIZ059-064>067.
Winter Storm Warning from 2 AM Wednesday to 11 PM EST Thursday
for MIZ071>074.
LM...Gale Warning from 11 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday for
LMZ848-849.
Small Craft Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday
for LMZ844>847.
&&
DISCUSSION...WDM
AVIATION...WDM
MARINE...WDMHazardous weather outlook, Jan 31, 11:49 AM EST, 4 hours 7 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1149 AM EST Mon Jan 31 2022 MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-011700- Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon- Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton- Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- 1149 AM EST Mon Jan 31 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower Michigan. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Rain is expected late Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening. The rain will mix with then change go snow after midnight, early Wednesday morning. There may be a period of freezing rain around midnight as the colder air filters in. Snow is expected Wednesday during the day but it will mostly be near and south of a line from Alma to Muskegon. A storm system will develop on the front Wednesday and track toward the Ohio Thursday. That will continue the snow near and south of that same line. Snowfall amounts may total more than a foot in the I-69 area but will be much less one you get north and west of I-96. Areas near and north of Route 20 may see nearly no snow at all. Expect significant travel issues Wednesday into Thursday near and south of I-96. Very cold air moves in Thursday, resulting in wind chill values near to below zero. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. LMZ844>849-011700- St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 1149 AM EST Mon Jan 31 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower Michigan. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Gale force winds are expected north of Whitehall tonight with waves building to as high as 9 feet during the early morning hours of Tuesday. Over the central and southern near shore winds to 30 knots and waves to 9 feet will result in hazardous conditions for any small craft. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Hazardous winds and waves are expected through Thursday. Freezing spray will become an issue from Wednesday afternoon through Friday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. wdm
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 3:40 AM EST | Winter Storm Watch | GRR | Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham and 3 more | 24 hr |
| Jan 31, 10:10 AM EST | Gale Warning | GRR | 27 hr | |
| Jan 31, 10:10 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | GRR | 27 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.