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Tracking Late December Winter Storm Expected to Impact the Northern Plains through the Northeast U.S.

A winter storm system will rapidly intensify over the Midwest on Sunday and track through the Great Lakes on Monday. Periods of heavy snow are anticipated across the Upper Great Lakes late Sunday and continuing into Monday. At least 1/10 inch of ice accumulation is expected from a wintry mix across much of the interior Northeast U.S. starting Sunday afternoon. Read More >

 

 

Warnings & Statements for western Lake Superior
Special Marine Warnings - issued as needed
Marine Weather Statements - issued as needed
Water Levels for Lake Superior - Provided by USACE
Hazardous Weather Outlook - For Nearshore Waters

 

Forecasts for Lake Superior
Western Lake Superior Forecasts and Information
Nearshore Marine Forecast - issued by the NWS in Duluth, MN
Surf Zone Forecast - issued by the NWS in Duluth, MN
Provides information on rip current threats on the beaches of Duluth and Superior.
Open Waters Forecast - issued by the NWS in Marquette, MI
GLERL - NOAA Coastal Forecasting System

 

     Marine Observations for western Lake Superior
    Duluth, MN (NOS Station)
    Silver Bay, MN (NWS GLOS Station)
    Grand Marais, MN (NOS Station)
    Port Wing, WI (NWS GLOS Station)
    Saxon Harbor, WI (NWS GLOS Station)
    Devil's Island, WI (NDBC C-MAN Station)
    Ontonagon, MI (NWS GLOS Station)
    Rock of Ages, MI (NDBC C-MAN Station)
    Passage Island, MI (NDBC C-MAN Station)
    Western Lake Superior Buoy (48 NM N of Ironwood, MI - seasonal)
    National Data Buoy Center Great Lakes Regional Map
 
 
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