Chippewa County
Gale Warning issued January 19 at 3:28AM EST until January 19 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, 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...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST 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. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued January 19 at 3:28AM EST until January 21 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, 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...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST 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. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued January 19 at 3:28AM EST until January 20 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, 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...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST 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. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued January 19 at 2:47AM EST until January 20 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued January 19 at 2:47AM EST until January 20 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 9 feet expected. * WHERE...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 and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued January 19 at 2:47AM EST until January 20 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 4 feet expected. * WHERE...St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:12AM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Moderate snowfall rates and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Luce County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:12AM EST until January 20 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 22 below expected. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:50AM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches along with blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Eastern Mackinac and Southeast Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes with periods of rapid drops in visibilities.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 1:50AM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:50AM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches along with blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Central Chippewa and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes with periods of rapid drops in visibilities.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:44AM EST until January 20 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 27 below expected. * WHERE...Alger, Luce, Northern Schoolcraft, and Southern Schoolcraft Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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