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Manistee National Forest

Freeze Warning issued May 1 at 10:26PM EDT until May 2 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

10:26 PM — May 2nd, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures away from the immediate lakeshores of northern lower Michigan. Temperatures in the low 30s are anticipated for many interior areas. Low-lying interior areas may see temperatures in the upper 20s. Above-freezing temperatures possible along lakeshore areas. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Freeze conditions could damage or kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

Freeze Warning issued May 1 at 7:55PM EDT until May 2 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

7:55 PM — May 2nd, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Overview

The Huron-Manistee National Forests comprise nearly one million acres in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, spanning between Lakes Michigan and Huron. The forest is fully open and offers year-round recreation including camping, hiking, OHV trails, and access to four Wild and Scenic Rivers (Pine, Manistee, Au Sable, and Pere Marquette). Current advisories include: a March 29, 2025 ice storm and subsequent wind events have left many downed trees across the Mio Ranger District (Huron side), affecting motorized and non-motorized trail access—use caution in that area. There are long-standing 'Do Not Eat' advisories for deer within 5 miles of Clark's Marsh near the former Wurtsmith AFB in Oscoda Township, and for all fish from Clark's Marsh and resident fish from the lower Au Sable River due to contamination. Hemlock Woolly Adelgid treatment is ongoing at Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area. Fire danger is currently LOW. The forest hosts rare species including Kirtland's Warbler, Piping Plover, Karner Blue Butterfly, and Pitcher's Thistle. Four district offices serve the forest: Baldwin, Cadillac, Manistee, White Cloud (Manistee side), and Huron Shores and Mio (Huron side).

Top Campgrounds

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