Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
403 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
LHZ363-421-441>443-462>464-151800-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260115T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260115T1800Z/
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off
shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
403 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to
29 knots from the north with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest
significant waves will be 12 feet with a potential maximum
wave height of 17 feet. During the Heavy Freezing Spray
Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or
greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron.
* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EST Thursday
with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
403 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
LHZ363-421-441>443-462>464-151800-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260115T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDTX.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260115T1800Z/
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off
shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
403 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to
29 knots from the north with gusts up to 35 knots. The largest
significant waves will be 12 feet with a potential maximum
wave height of 17 feet. During the Heavy Freezing Spray
Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or
greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron.
* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EST Thursday
with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
403 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
LHZ422-151500-
/O.CON.KDTX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260115T1500Z/
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
403 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the north
with gusts up to 32 knots. The largest significant waves will
be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet.
* WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI.
* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EST Thursday
with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
231 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
LHZ349-151545-
/O.UPG.KAPX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260115T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.GL.W.0004.260115T0731Z-260115T1500Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
231 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the north and highest
waves around 8 feet.
* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
229 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
MIZ037-043-151200-
/O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260115T1200Z/
Mason-Oceana-
Including the cities of Ludington and Hart
229 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.
* WHERE...Mason and Oceana Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over
short distances in lake effect snow. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
&&
$$
Hoving
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
952 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
MIZ049-055-151500-
/O.CON.KDTX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260115T1500Z/
Huron-Sanilac-
Including the cities of Bad Axe and Sandusky
952 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Localized snow accumulations between 3 to
6 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Huron and Sanilac Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting 30 to 40 mph will bring
reductions to visibility to a half-mile or less and blowing snow
under any heavy lake effect snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. You can obtain the latest
road conditions from the MDOT Michigan Drive Map.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
&&
$$
Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
235 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
MIZ016>018-022-023-028-029-034-035-097-151500-
/O.CON.KAPX.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260115T1500Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Otsego-Montmorency-Crawford-Oscoda-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
235 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 18 below.
* WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island, and Cheboygan,
Crawford, Emmet, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque
Isle, and Roscommon Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
235 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
MIZ087-088-096-151500-
/O.CON.KAPX.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260115T1500Z/
Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Eastern Mackinac-
235 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below.
* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, and Southeast Chippewa
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
&&
$$
NSC
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
237 AM CST Thu Jan 15 2026
LMZ643>646-151500-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260115T1500Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
237 AM CST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
231 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
LHZ345-346-LMZ341-LSZ322-151000-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260115T1000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
231 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the north and highest
waves around 3 feet.
* WHERE...In Lake Huron, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of
Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to
False Detour Channel. In Lake Michigan, Seul Choix Point to
5NM West of Mackinac Bridge. In Lake Superior, St. Marys River
Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
231 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
LHZ347-348-151545-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260115T1800Z/
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-
231 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest
waves around 9 feet.
* WHERE...5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI
including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon
Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
231 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
LMZ323-342-344>346-151500-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260115T1500Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
231 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest
waves around 8 feet.
* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse
Light to Norwood MI, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge
including Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand
Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and
Manistee to Point Betsie MI.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
231 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
LSZ321-151200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260115T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
231 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the north and highest
waves around 5 feet.
* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point
Iroquois MI.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
752 PM CST Wed Jan 14 2026
LMZ541>543-151000-
/O.CAN.KGRB.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260115T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0006.260115T0200Z-260115T1200Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
752 PM CST Wed Jan 14 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island
to Sheboygan.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
804 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
LSZ248-151200-
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260115T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260115T1200Z/
Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
804 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory,
north winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gale forces gusts up to 35
kt possible early and waves 6 to 11 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI.
* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST
Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
804 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
LSZ249-250-151200-
/O.EXT.KMQT.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260115T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260115T1200Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
804 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory,
north winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gale force gusts up to 35 kt
possible early and waves 9 to 14 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais
MI.
* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 4 AM EST
Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
804 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
LSZ251-151200-
/O.EXT.KMQT.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260115T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260115T1200Z/
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
804 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory,
north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 7 to
10 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.
* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 4 AM EST
Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
307 AM CST Thu Jan 15 2026
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-160915-
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
307 AM CST Thu Jan 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Moderate freezing spray will remain a concern this morning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Winds will approach gale force again early next week.
Moderate to potentially heavy freezing spray is expected Saturday
into Tuesday.
$$
www.weather.gov/mkx
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
307 AM CST Thu Jan 15 2026
LMZ643>646-160915-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
307 AM CST Thu Jan 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect this morning for gusty
winds. Moderate freezing spray is possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Small Craft Advisory conditions are likely Friday afternoon
through Monday.
Moderate freezing spray is possible through the weekend and
especially next week.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
307 AM CST Thu Jan 15 2026
WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-160915-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
307 AM CST Thu Jan 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Light snow is expected late this afternoon and evening through the
overnight hours. Freezing drizzle may mix in at times.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Periodic snow showers are expected Friday though the weekend.
Wind chills early next week may approach 20 below zero.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
313 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-160815-
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-
313 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan
nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Gale force winds are expected to continue through late this
morning across portions of Lake Huron.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
313 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-160815-
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-
313 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Dangerously cold wind chill readings expected through late this morning.
Please see the latest Cold Weather Advisory for additional
details.
Accumulating lake effect snow chances tonight into Saturday
across portions of northern Michigan, especially northwest Lower.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Dangerously cold wind chill readings are possible Monday and
Tuesday.
.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.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
306 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026
MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-160815-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
306 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026 /206 AM CST Thu Jan 15 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper
Michigan and western Upper Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Slow moving system will bring light to moderate snow to the region
this afternoon and tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Slow moving system will bring light to moderate snow to the region
Friday and Saturday, followed by lake effect into Sunday.
Snow Sunday night and Monday will be very fine and susceptible to
blowing in the wind. This and stronger winds of 20 to 35 mph may
result in hazardous travel Sunday night and Monday.
Colder air settles into the region late this weekend into next
week. This will bring subzero overnight lows and hazardous wind
chills.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
235 PM CST Wed Jan 14 2026
LMZ521-522-541>543-152045-
The Bay of Green Bay south of a line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage-Lake Michigan from Washington Island to Sheboygan-
235 PM CST Wed Jan 14 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Lake
Michigan and the waters of Green Bay.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Northwest gale force gusts to 35 kts are expected through this
evening. A Gale Warning remains in effect.
The strong winds, higher waves, and cold temperatures will result
in moderate to heavy freezing spray toward the open waters of Lake
Michigan through tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Wednesday
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
235 PM CST Wed Jan 14 2026
WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-152045-
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-
235 PM CST Wed Jan 14 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Light lake-effect snow and blowing snow will cause locally
hazardous travel through this evening in north-central Wisconsin,
especially over Vilas County, and also over northern Door County.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Wednesday
Accumulating snow is expected across the region late Thursday
afternoon through Saturday. Snow-covered and slippery travel
will occur at times.
Cold temperatures arrive late in the weekend and early next week,
with wind chills as cold as 10 below to 30 below zero.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are requested to report any slippery roads or snow
amounts to the National Weather Service in Green Bay.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
312 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-152015-
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM
off shore-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw
Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
312 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is in effect for Lake Huron. Small
Craft Advisories are also in effect for portions of the Lake Huron
shoreline. Refer to the latest Marine Weather Message (MWW) for
additional information.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is in effect for Lake Huron. Small
Craft Advisories are also in effect for portions of the Lake Huron
shoreline. Refer to the latest Marine Weather Message (MWW) for
additional information.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
312 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
MIZ047-048-053-054-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-152015-
Midland-Bay-Saginaw-Tuscola-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-St. Clair-
Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
312 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Snow showers persist through the evening, with higher snowfall totals
residing south of I-69. Snowfall totals are expected to range between
1-2 inches, with some localized totals in excess of 2 inches.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
A series of clipper systems bring much colder air and accumulating
snow potential to SE Michigan Thursday through early next week. Sub-
zero wind chills will be possible Thursday morning and again early
next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
312 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
MIZ049-055-152015-
Huron-Sanilac-
312 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Huron and Sanilac
Counties. Refer to the latest winter weather message for additional
information.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
A series of clipper systems bring much colder air and accumulating
snow potential to SE Michigan Thursday through early next week. Sub-
zero wind chills will be possible Thursday morning and again early
next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
$$
You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.
AM
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
501 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
LMZ844>849-151015-
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-
501 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Winds and waves will remain hazardous to marine traffic,
especially today with Gale force winds.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Winds and waves will likely be hazardous to marine traffic for
much of the period from Thursday through next Tuesday. Freezing
spray will also become hazardous as the threat increases over the
weekend with very cold temperatures.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
501 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-151015-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
501 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Snow showers and gusty winds will develop this morning as much
colder air rushes in over the area. This will cause some slick
spots on untreated roads that were wet and freeze up.
Areas near the lakeshore will see heavier snow showers develop
into the afternoon hours and persist at least into the early
evening hours. This will cause snow covered and slick roads, and
reduced visibilities to less than a mile at times. The snow
showers could persist into the night, and increase the forecasted
accumulations.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
An extended period of cold weather with accumulating lake effect
snow showers is expected to cause slick roads much of the time
from late Friday through Tuesday. Areas west of U.S.-131 will be
the most impacted.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
