Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
234 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
LHZ345-346-070000-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251207T0000Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
234 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the northwest and
highest waves around 4 feet.
* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge
including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour
Channel.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
234 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
LSZ321-070000-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251207T0000Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
234 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and
highest waves around 6 feet.
* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point
Iroquois MI.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
234 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
LSZ322-070000-
/O.EXT.KAPX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-251207T0000Z/
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
234 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the northwest and
highest waves around 3 feet.
* WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing
Bay.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1025 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
LMZ844>849-062330-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-251207T0000Z/
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-
1025 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots
and waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet late in the day.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1010 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
LSZ248-062100-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-251206T2100Z/
Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
1010 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 3 to 6 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1010 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
LSZ249>251-070300-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0194.000000T0000Z-251207T0300Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
1010 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 7 to 10 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI
and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
114 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
MIZ021>023-086-087-099-062015-
Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Paradise,
Trout Lake, Rudyard, Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross,
Sugar Island, and Charlevoix
114 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
...Lake effect snow showers continue this afternoon...
Lingering lake effect snow showers continue this afternoon across
portions of northern lower and eastern upper Michigan.
While additional accumulation will generally be minor, snow-
covered and slippery roads, along with occasional drops in
visibility, will lead to pockets of hazardous travel across
portions of northwest lower and eastern upper Michigan.
Please exercise caution if traveling, and remember to take it
slow in ice and snow!
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
244 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-071945-
Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
244 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Light snow begins developing late tonight with accumulations up to an
inch.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
Light widespread snow continues through Sunday morning before
tapering off Sunday afternoon. Additional snowfall up to an inch
possible. Storm totals will range between a half-inch and two
inches.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
232 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-071945-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
232 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Localized snow accumulations of 2-4" are possible through tonight
near Whitefish Point.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Potential exists for impactful snow across portions of eastern
upper and northwest lower Michigan Monday afternoon into Tuesday,
especially in south-southwest flow favored snow belts.
Additional chances for impactful snow return midweek.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the
National Weather Service. Reports may be made one of three ways:
Online: weather.gov/gaylord
Facebook: facebook.com/nwsgaylord
Twitter: twitter.com/nwsgaylord
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
905 AM CST Sat Dec 6 2025
WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-071515-
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-
905 AM CST Sat Dec 6 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Light snow will likely bring snow covered roads and slippery
travel, especially after midnight. Total snow accumulations of 1
to 3 inches are expected south of a Marshfield to Ephraim line.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
Hazardous travel conditions will linger into Sunday morning,
especially on any untreated or secondary roads across central and
east central Wisconsin.
Hazardous travel due to snow is likely Monday night into Tuesday
morning, when a few inches of snow will be possible.
A more potent storm, with the potential for impactful snow
amounts and hazardous travel conditions, will affect the region
Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning. There is still a lot of
uncertainty in snowfall amounts with this system.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are requested to forward snowfall measurements to the
National Weather Service in Green Bay Sunday morning.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
447 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
LSZ162-240>251-263>267-071000-
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage
Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle
Royale National Park-
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
447 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025 /347 AM CST Sat Dec 6 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central Lake
Superior...Eastern Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A few gale force gusts up to 35 knots are possible (~50%) with
moderate freezing spray across the east half of the lake this
morning. See the latest Open Lake Forecast for additional details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
The passage of a series of Clipper Low pressure systems will
bring periodic chances (up to 40%) of brief gales to 35 kt as well
as moderate freezing spray.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
336 AM CST Sat Dec 6 2025
WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-070945-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
336 AM CST Sat Dec 6 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Widespread accumulating snowfall this evening into early Sunday.
Snow totals generally of 1"-4" north of I-94 and 3" to 6" south. A
Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of southern
Wisconsin.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
Accumulating snowfall will wind down early Sunday morning.
Additional rounds of snowfall will be possible at times through
the upcoming week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
412 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
LMZ844>849-070915-
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-
412 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Winds and waves will create hazardous conditions through today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
Winds and waves are likely to create periods of hazardous
conditions through the next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
412 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-070915-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
412 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
There is a chance of some light freezing drizzle through sunrise
this morning. The best chance will be along and south of I-96.
Light snow will redevelop later tonight. This is likely to make
untreated roads slick later tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
We are looking at multiple systems over the next week that will
bring some snow accumulations to the area. None of the systems are
expected to bring significant amounts of snow. They will however
keep untreated roads snow covered and slick for a good amount of
time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
