Schoolcraft County

Gale Warning issued January 19 at 3:28AM EST until January 19 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

3:28 AM — 3:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves up to 3 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gale force gusts up to 35 kt possible and waves up to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage, Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...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 7:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

3:28 AM — 3:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves up to 3 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gale force gusts up to 35 kt possible and waves up to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage, Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...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

2:47 AM — 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 2:12AM EST until January 19 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

2:12 AM — 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snowfall rates and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Alger County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and very difficult to near impossible travel at times, especially near Lake Superior. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:12AM EST until January 19 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

2:12 AM — 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snowfall rates and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Delta and Southern Schoolcraft Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and low visibility at times in the blowing snow. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:12AM EST until January 19 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

2:12 AM — 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Moderate snowfall rates and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Schoolcraft County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:12AM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

2:12 AM — 10:15 AM

* 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

2:12 AM — 2:15 PM

* 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

1:50 AM — 2:00 PM

* 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

1:44 AM — 4:00 PM

* 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:44AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

1:44 AM — 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 29 below expected. * WHERE...Delta, Dickinson, and Menominee Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM CST /9 PM EST/ this evening to 9 AM CST /10 AM EST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 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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