Manitou Passage State Underwater Preserve

From Recreation.gov

South Manitou Island group sites will be closed due to construction in 2026.

Gale Warning issued December 30 at 2:53AM CST until December 30 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

3:53 AM — 5:00 AM

Winds continue to gradually weaken below gale force for the open waters of Lake Michigan early this morning. Thus will allow the Gale Warning to expire.

Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 2:53AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

2:53 AM — 11:00 AM

* 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 12:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

2:49 AM — 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Benzie, Emmet, Leelanau, and Manistee Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.