Marquette County
Temporary Area Closure for Big Pines Picnic Area
The Big Pines Picnic Area will be temporarily closed due to timber harvest. Activities in the area may include logging trucks and other equipment. For your safety, please stay alert while in the vicinity and choose another location for recreation. Other locations for accessing the beach for…
Hiawatha National Forest Seeks Public input on Grand Island Visitor Use Management Project
The Hiawatha National Forest is seeking input on the development of a management plan for the Grand Island National Recreation Area.Two public meetings will be held, one each on May 12 and 14 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Alger Parks and Recreation building at 413 Maple Street in Munising, MI. All…
Forest Supervisor's Orders
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line below or at any office of the Hiawatha National Forest. Please take time to read and…
Restricting Public Entry to Stonington Quarry
Persons with a valid permit; Federal, State, or Local members of rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of official duties; Forest Service employees conducting surveys or monitoring and as approved by the Forest Supervisor.Protection of objects and areas that are of significant…
Haymeadow Trail and Bridge Closed
The Haymeadow Creek Hiking Trail Bridge is closed until it can be repaired or replaced. -- Located on the hiking loop near Haymeadow Creek Dispersed Campsites, the bridge failed an inspection due to significant rot. We will update this notice as repairs are implemented. (4/2018),(4/2021).The…
Small Craft Advisory issued March 17 at 4:13AM EDT until March 17 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft occurring. 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, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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.
Gale Warning issued March 17 at 4:13AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 13 to 18 ft occurring. 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, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued March 17 at 4:13AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft occurring. 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, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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.
Gale Warning issued March 17 at 4:13AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft occurring. 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. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border and Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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.
Gale Warning issued March 17 at 4:13AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft occurring. 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, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued March 17 at 4:13AM EDT until March 17 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 13 to 18 ft occurring. 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, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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.
Small Craft Advisory issued March 17 at 4:13AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 13 to 18 ft occurring. 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, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued March 17 at 4:13AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft occurring. 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, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning. * 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.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued March 17 at 4:13AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft occurring. 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. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border and Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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.
Small Craft Advisory issued March 17 at 4:13AM EDT until March 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft occurring. 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, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning. * 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.
Gale Warning issued March 17 at 4:13AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft occurring. 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, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning. * 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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 17 at 2:25AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches, greatest over Alger County. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Alger, Luce, and Northern Schoolcraft Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Road conditions will vary, but plan on significant snow drifts from the recent blizzard. Patchy blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
Storm Warning issued March 16 at 10:06PM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, north winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 16 to 21 ft occurring. 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 Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 13 to 18 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 4 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Storm Warning issued March 16 at 10:06PM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. 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 Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Storm Warning issued March 16 at 10:06PM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, north winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 20 to 25 ft occurring. 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 Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 16 to 21 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft expected. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Storm Warning issued March 16 at 10:06PM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft occurring. 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 Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border and Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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