Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1227 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
LMZ541-052100-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-251205T2100Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
1227 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft.
* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island
to Sturgeon Bay.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST 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.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1111 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
LMZ323-341-342-344>346-060015-
/O.EXP.KAPX.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251205T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KAPX.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251206T2100Z/
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-
1111 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest
waves around 9 feet.
* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Saturday.
* 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 Grand Rapids MI
1022 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
LMZ849-052330-
/O.EXP.KGRR.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-251205T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KGRR.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-251207T0000Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
1022 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and
waves 6 to 9 feet.
* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday.
* 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...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
858 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
LMZ643>646-052300-
/O.COR.KMKX.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-251206T0600Z/
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-
858 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Southwest wind 15 to 25 knots.
* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.
* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.
* 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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MRC
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
930 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
LMZ248-250-052100-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0193.000000T0000Z-251205T2100Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
930 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 4 to 7 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a
line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage.
* 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.
&&
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1149 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-061700-
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-
1149 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Accumulating snow expected to continue across eastern Upper
Michigan and the Straits region of northern Lower Michigan today,
especially across Emmet County. Gusty southwest winds will result
in areas of blowing and drifting snow. See ongoing Winter Weather
Advisory for details.
Additional 1-4 inches of widespread light to moderate snow
expected tonight over NW lower. Snow-covered roads and reduced
visibility are likely.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Additional periods of accumulating snow are possible across
northern Michigan this weekend and through next week.
.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.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
859 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
LMZ643>646-061500-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
859 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until midnight tonight for
gusty southwest winds.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Additional Small Craft Advisories may be needed at times Sunday
and onwards.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
859 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-061500-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
859 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
There is a chance for a dusting of snow this afternoon and
evening, with patchy freezing drizzle also possible this evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A quick moving low pressure system may bring an inch or two of
snow to southern Wisconsin Saturday night into early Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
622 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-061100-
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
622 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast
Minnesota...northeast Iowa and southwest into central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Light snow today. Minimal accumulations, mostly along and north of
Interstate 90. Freezing drizzle possible (15 to 25 percent
chance) in west central Wisconsin this evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Accumulating snow likely Saturday night. Amounts may be high
enough (30 to 75 percent chance) to impact travel across northeast
Iowa, far southwestern Wisconsin, and portions of southeast
Minnesota.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Snow reports are appreciated.
.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...
No webinar is scheduled.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
351 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
LMZ844>849-060900-
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-
351 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Winds and waves will continue to cause hazardous conditions out on
the lake through tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Winds and waves will continue to cause hazardous conditions much
of the time through next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
351 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-060900-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
351 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
There is a chance of some light freezing drizzle toward daybreak
on Saturday, mainly along and south of I-96.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A couple of systems will move through the area between Monday
night and Wednesday. These systems could produce enough snow
accumulations to cause some impacts to driving.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
250 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
060900-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
250 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
A clipper system will bring accumulating snow and slick travel
for communities near and along I-94 Friday morning and afternoon.
1-3" of snow expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Another winter system is forecast to produce accumulating snow
across southwestern MN on Saturday, with the greatest snowfall
amounts along I-90. Travel impacts are likely.
Additional chances for snow or mixed precipitation exist over the
course of the upcoming week and may result in periods of
hazardous travel conditions.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
232 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
LMZ521-522-541>543-060845-
The Bay of Green Bay south of a line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage-Lake Michigan from Washington Island to Sheboygan-
232 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Lake
Michigan and the waters of Green Bay.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Gale Warning remains in effect until 6 am this morning. Gale
force gusts should subside by daybreak. Winds and waves will
continue to subside through the day.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
$$
Kurimski/Eckberg
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
232 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-060845-
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-
232 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Light snow may bring snow covered roads and slippery travel
conditions this afternoon and evening, impacting the commute home
from work or school. Freezing drizzle is also possible this
evening as the snow comes to an end.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Light snow may bring snow covered roads and slippery travel
conditions late Saturday night into Sunday morning. Accumulations
around an inch or less are possible south of a Wausau to Sturgeon
Bay line.
Hazardous travel due to snow is again possible Monday afternoon
into early Tuesday morning, and then again Tuesday night into
Wednesday morning. Snowfall amounts are uncertain at this time
due to uncertainties in the storm track.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are requested to report snowfall amounts this afternoon
and this evening.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
305 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
LMZ221-248-250-060815-
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island
Passage-Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
305 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Northern Lake
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Southwest gales to 40 kts persist early this morning. See the
Marine Weather Message for more information.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
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LC
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
305 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-060815-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
305 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025 /205 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper
Michigan and western Upper Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Light snow lingers this morning. Gusty winds over the eastern UP
early on may lead to some blowing snow and reduced visibility into
the morning commute.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Clipper systems will provide light snow follow by light lake
effect snow through the weekend and into the coming week.
Additionally, colder than normal temperatures are expected to
persist.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
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