Mackinac County
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued December 30 at 3:26AM EST until December 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
* WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 35 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 45 knots. The largest significant waves will be 19 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 27 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...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 and Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds and waves are occuring 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.
Gale Warning issued December 30 at 3:26AM EST until December 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
* WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 35 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 45 knots. The largest significant waves will be 19 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 27 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...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 and Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds and waves are occuring 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.
Gale Warning issued December 30 at 2:53AM EST until December 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 12 feet. * 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...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 2:53AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 9 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 2:49AM EST until December 31 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with localized amounts greater than 8 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central Chippewa and Western Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
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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