Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
502 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LMZ844>848-211815-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0005.260121T2100Z-260123T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.UP.W.0002.260122T0300Z-260124T0900Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
502 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20
knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the
Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet
expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of up to one inch per hour expected, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7
AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10
PM this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
502 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LMZ849-211815-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.UP.W.0002.260122T0300Z-260124T0900Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
502 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 knots
with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Heavy
Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of up to
one inch per hour expected, and may rapidly accumulate on
vessels.
* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM
this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
308 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-211715-
/O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0002.260122T0300Z-260124T0900Z/
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
308 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 AM CST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or
greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Northern Half of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...From 9 PM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Saturday.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
308 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-211715-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0005.260121T2100Z-260122T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0002.260122T0300Z-260124T0900Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
308 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM CST THURSDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 AM CST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 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.
* WHERE...Southern Half of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST
Thursday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 9 PM
Wednesday to 3 AM CST Saturday.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LSZ245>248-212100-
/O.EXP.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260121T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0016.260122T0000Z-260123T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0004.260122T0600Z-260124T0600Z/
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 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.
* WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lower Entrance of Portage
Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays
and Huron Islands to Marquette MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
7 PM EST Thursday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from
1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.
* 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.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LSZ249-250-212100-
/O.EXP.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260121T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0016.260122T0300Z-260123T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0004.260122T0600Z-260124T1200Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. For the
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate
of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly
accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais
MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
to 7 PM EST Thursday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning,
from 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LSZ251-212100-
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260121T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260121T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0016.260122T0300Z-260123T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0004.260122T0600Z-260124T1200Z/
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy
freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater
occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the
first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with
gusts up to 20 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft occurring. For the
second Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. For the second
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate
of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly
accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.
* WHEN...For the first Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 AM
EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM
this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday. For the second Heavy
Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST
Saturday.
* 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.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LSZ265-212100-
/O.EXP.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260121T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0004.260122T0600Z-260124T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0006.260122T1200Z-260123T1800Z/
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, northwest
winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to
Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore.
* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM
Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM
Thursday to 1 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LSZ266-212100-
/O.EXP.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260121T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0004.260122T0600Z-260124T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0006.260122T1200Z-260123T1800Z/
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border
Beyond 5NM from shore-
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...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 Gale Warning, northwest
winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to
Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the
US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore.
* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM
Thursday to 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM
Thursday to 1 PM EST Friday.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LSZ267-212100-
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260121T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0004.260122T0600Z-260124T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0006.260122T1200Z-260123T1800Z/
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THIS MORNING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy
freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater
occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the
second 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 Gale Warning, northwest winds
20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point
MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border.
* WHEN...For the first Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 AM
EST this morning. For the second Heavy Freezing Spray Warning,
from 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning,
from 7 AM Thursday to 1 PM EST Friday.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
512 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
MIZ043-050-056-211500-
/O.CON.KGRR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T1500Z/
Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Grand Haven, Jenison, Hart, and Muskegon
512 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Visibilities greatly reduced due to rapidly
accumulating snow. Total snow accumulations greater than six
inches.
* WHERE...Ottawa, Muskegon, and Oceana Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely be slick and hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
&&
$$
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
502 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LMZ844>848-211815-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0005.260121T2100Z-260123T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.UP.W.0002.260122T0300Z-260124T0900Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
502 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20
knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the
Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet
expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of up to one inch per hour expected, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7
AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10
PM this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
308 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-211715-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0005.260121T2100Z-260122T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0002.260122T0300Z-260124T0900Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
308 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM CST THURSDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 AM CST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 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.
* WHERE...Southern Half of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST
Thursday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 9 PM
Wednesday to 3 AM CST Saturday.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LSZ265-212100-
/O.EXP.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260121T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0004.260122T0600Z-260124T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0006.260122T1200Z-260123T1800Z/
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, northwest
winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to
Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore.
* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM
Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM
Thursday to 1 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LSZ266-212100-
/O.EXP.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260121T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0004.260122T0600Z-260124T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0006.260122T1200Z-260123T1800Z/
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border
Beyond 5NM from shore-
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...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 Gale Warning, northwest
winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to
Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the
US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore.
* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM
Thursday to 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM
Thursday to 1 PM EST Friday.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LSZ267-212100-
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260121T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0004.260122T0600Z-260124T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0006.260122T1200Z-260123T1800Z/
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THIS MORNING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy
freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater
occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the
second 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 Gale Warning, northwest winds
20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point
MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border.
* WHEN...For the first Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 AM
EST this morning. For the second Heavy Freezing Spray Warning,
from 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning,
from 7 AM Thursday to 1 PM EST Friday.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
512 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
MIZ037-038-044-211500-
/O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260121T1500Z/
Mason-Lake-Newaygo-
Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, and Fremont
512 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Snow. Visibilities reduced due to accumulating snow. Total
snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches and locally higher.
* WHERE...Lake, Mason, and Newaygo Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely be slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning
commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
512 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
MIZ045-046-051-052-057>059-211500-
/O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260121T1500Z/
Mecosta-Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-
Including the cities of Alma, Ionia, Greenville, Mount Pleasant,
Grand Rapids, St. Johns, and Big Rapids
512 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Snow. Visibilities reduced due to accumulating snow. Total
snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely be slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning
commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
347 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
MIZ031-211500-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260121T1500Z/
Manistee-
347 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches.
* WHERE...Manistee County.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
&&
$$
JZ
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
344 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-211800-
/O.CON.KDTX.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260121T1800Z/
Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-
Lapeer-St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-
Lenawee-Monroe-
Including the cities of Bad Axe, Lapeer, Owosso, Detroit, Ann
Arbor, Adrian, Monroe, Caro, Sandusky, Pontiac, Bay City, Flint,
Warren, Saginaw, Port Huron, Howell, and Midland
344 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches,
with highest amounts between I-94 and I-69.
* WHERE...All of Southeast Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions are expected to impact the Wednesday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snowfall will continue to increase in
coverage through the early morning hours, with peak rates expected
to occur between 6 and 10 AM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. You can obtain the latest
road conditions from the MDOT Michigan Drive Map.
&&
$$
TF
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
411 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
LMZ541>543-211815-
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0009.260122T0400Z-260123T1500Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
411 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1
to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island
to Sheboygan.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
502 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LMZ844>848-211815-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0005.260121T2100Z-260123T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.UP.W.0002.260122T0300Z-260124T0900Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
502 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20
knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the
Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet
expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of up to one inch per hour expected, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7
AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10
PM this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
502 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LMZ849-211815-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.UP.W.0002.260122T0300Z-260124T0900Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
502 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 knots
with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Heavy
Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of up to
one inch per hour expected, and may rapidly accumulate on
vessels.
* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM
this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday.
* 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. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
308 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
LMZ643>646-211715-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0010.260121T2100Z-260124T0000Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
308 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.
* WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 6 PM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Wood
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LSZ245>248-212100-
/O.EXP.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260121T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0016.260122T0000Z-260123T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0004.260122T0600Z-260124T0600Z/
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
1 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 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.
* WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lower Entrance of Portage
Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays
and Huron Islands to Marquette MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
7 PM EST Thursday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from
1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.
* 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.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LSZ249-250-212100-
/O.EXP.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260121T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0016.260122T0300Z-260123T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0004.260122T0600Z-260124T1200Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. For the
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate
of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly
accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais
MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
to 7 PM EST Thursday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning,
from 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LSZ251-212100-
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260121T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260121T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0016.260122T0300Z-260123T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0004.260122T0600Z-260124T1200Z/
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
348 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy
freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater
occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the
first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with
gusts up to 20 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft occurring. For the
second Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. For the second
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate
of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly
accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.
* WHEN...For the first Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 AM
EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM
this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday. For the second Heavy
Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST
Saturday.
* 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.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
339 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LHZ346>349-211645-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260121T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0011.260122T0200Z-260123T1200Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
339 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest
waves around 7 feet expected.
* WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of
Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc
Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder
Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
339 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LMZ323-342-344>346-211645-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260121T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0011.260121T2100Z-260123T1200Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
339 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest
waves around 10 feet expected.
* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse
Light to Norwood MI, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge
including Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand
Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and
Manistee to Point Betsie MI.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
339 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LMZ341-211645-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0011.260122T0200Z-260123T1200Z/
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
339 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest
waves around 4 feet expected.
* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
339 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LSZ321-211645-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260121T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.SC.Y.0011.260122T0500Z-260123T1200Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
339 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest
waves around 9 feet expected.
* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point
Iroquois MI.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Extreme Cold Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
515 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
MIZ001>005-009>012-084-211630-
/O.CON.KMQT.EC.A.0001.260123T0300Z-260124T1800Z/
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Gogebic-
Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Southern Houghton-
Including the cities of Marquette, Iron River, Houghton,
Ontonagon, Menominee, Sidnaw, Kenton, Iron Mountain, Hancock,
Ironwood, L`Anse, Copper Harbor, and Gwinn
515 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 /415 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026/
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible.
* WHERE...Baraga, Dickinson, Iron, Marquette, Menominee, Gogebic,
Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton
Counties.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes.
&&
$$
MQT
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
238 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-211645-
/O.CON.KMKX.EC.A.0001.260123T0600Z-260124T1800Z/
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Darlington, East Troy, Fond Du Lac,
Waupun, Montello, Brookfield, Endeavor, Howards Grove,
Blanchardville, Plymouth, Beloit, Oxford, Mineral Point,
Watertown, Brodhead, Columbus, Madison, Reedsburg, Muskego,
Menomonee Falls, Belmont, Beaver Dam, West Bend, Racine,
Whitewater, Lake Geneva, Neshkoro, Cedarburg, Waukesha, Elkhorn,
Delavan, Fort Atkinson, Barneveld, Jefferson, Sauk City, Prairie
Du Sac, Berlin, Grafton, Lake Wisconsin, Mequon, Markesan,
Mayville, Monroe, Germantown, Benton, Baraboo, Princeton, Lodi,
Argyle, Oostburg, Dodgeville, New Berlin, Milwaukee, Shullsburg,
Kenosha, Sheboygan Falls, Portage, Janesville, Westfield, and
Hartford
238 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
&&
$$
WOOD
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
229 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
WIZ013-020>022-031-037>040-045-048>050-073-074-212000-
/O.CON.KGRB.EC.A.0001.260123T0600Z-260124T1800Z/
Northern Marinette County-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-
Shawano-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-Calumet-
Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Niagara, Harmony, Pensaukee, Middle Inlet,
Crivitz, Keshena, Two Rivers, Chilton, Brookside, New Holstein, High
Falls Reservoir, Shawano, Clintonville, Peshtigo, Green Bay, Wautoma,
Sister Bay, Sturgeon Bay, Luxemburg, Oconto, Brillion, Neopit,
Redgranite, Kewaunee, Lakewood, Little Suamico, Menasha, Mountain,
Townsend, Sobieski, Loomis, Appleton, Wausaukee, Neenah, Fish Creek,
Oshkosh, Manitowoc, New London, Porterfield, and Waupaca
229 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.
&&
$$
For more information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/GreenBay
GK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
822 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-211600-
Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-
Lapeer-St. Clair-
Including the cities of Midland, Bay City, Bad Axe, Saginaw,
Caro, Sandusky, Owosso, Flint, Lapeer, and Port Huron
822 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THIS MORNING...
WEATHER...
* Light to moderate snowfall will impact southeast Michigan
through the rest of the morning commute.
* Snow accumulations around an inch, locally up to 2 inches,
expected through 11 AM.
* Air temperatures will range between 15 and 20 degrees.
IMPACTS...
* Accumulating snow will lead to snow covered slippery roads
particularly on bridges, exit ramps and overpasses.
* Pockets of moderate snow will cause reductions of visibility to
one mile or less.
&&
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
* The combination of snow and cold temperatures will result in
localized slippery conditions and variable traffic rates
throughout the area. Motorists are urged to use caution and
account for the variable driving conditions by allowing extra
time.
* Prepare, plan and stay informed. Visit http://go.usa.gov/c7kkP
$$
MV
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
600 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-221200-
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
600 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Gale Warning is in effect later this afternoon through early
Thursday morning for the south half of Lake Michigan, for frequent
west to northwest gales.
A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is in effect for all of Lake
Michigan starting later this evening, for the combination of
strong winds, cold temperatures and building waves resulting in
heavy freezing spray.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning remains in effect for all of Lake
Michigan through Friday night.
A few gale force gusts are possible at times Thursday into Friday
night.
$$
Wood
www.weather.gov/mkx
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
600 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
LMZ643>646-221200-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
600 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect starting later this afternoon
for gusty southwest to west winds.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
The Small Craft Advisory remains in effect through Friday
afternoon for continued gusty west to northwest winds.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
600 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-221200-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
600 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Light snow and flurries will end early this morning, with little
to no additional snow accumulation.
Another Arctic cold front will push east through the area later
this afternoon and evening, bringing a round of locally heavy and
fast moving snow showers. These snow showers may greatly reduce
visibility quickly and cause hazardous driving conditions for the
evening commute. Snowfall accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are
expected. In addition, gusty west northwest winds behind the front
will cause some blowing snow tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect from late Thursday night
through Saturday morning. Periods of 30 below to 40 below zero
wind chills are possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed, but snowfall reports will
be appreciated.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
500 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LMZ844>849-221000-
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
500 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Winds and waves will become increasingly hazardous to small
craft with gale conditions later today and and a growing risk for heavy
freezing spray starting tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Gale conditions with heavy freezing spray will continue through at
least Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
500 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-221000-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
500 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Moderate to heavy snowfall will continue this morning, bringing
travel impacts to the Wednesday morning commute. Another round of
snow tonight will hamper travel conditions, especially by the
lakeshore.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
The Thursday morning commute will be impacted by snow. Lake effect
snow will likely continue into the weekend with bitter cold
temperatures from Thursday night into Sunday morning with wind
chills in the teens below zero and highs in the single digits.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
416 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-220930-
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
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-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw
Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
416 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
No hazardous weather expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Periods of snow squalls and heavy freezing spray are expected
Thursday into the weekend as arctic air moves across the region.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
$$
You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.
TF
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
416 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-220930-
Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
416 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through 1 PM. Refer to the
latest forecast and Winter Weather Message for details.
There is a chance of snow showers tonight with additional localized
accumulations up to around 1 inch possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Dangerously cold conditions Friday into this weekend. Minimum wind
chill below -10F expected Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
345 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
LSZ162-240>251-263>267-220845-
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage
Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle
Royale National Park-
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
345 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 /245 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central Lake
Superior...Eastern Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Heavy Freezing Spray returns tonight. See the latest Open Lake
Forecast and Marine Weather Message for additional details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Northwest gales to 35 knots are expected Thursday into Friday. In
addition, expect heavy freezing spray to continue through at
least Saturday morning. See the latest Open Lake Forecast and
Marine Discussion for additional details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
345 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-220845-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
345 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 /245 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper
Michigan and western Upper Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Lake effect snow ends this morning in the Keweenaw, but returns
this afternoon and tonight. New Winter Weather Advisories have
been issued for snow amounts of 3 to 6 inches and potential
visibility reductions from blowing snow.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Coldest air of the season will create a period of below zero
temperatures from Thursday night through at least Saturday morning
across most of Upper Michigan. Temperatures below -15F and wind
chills near -35F are likely (70% chance or greater). An Extreme
Cold Watch remains in effect for western and central Upper
Michigan.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to submit snowfall reports to the National
Weather Service via phone, on our website, or through social
media.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
227 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-220830-
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
227 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Light snow this morning south of Highway 29 may create a few
slippery spots for the morning commute.
Another round of light snow this afternoon and evening is expected
which could result in slippery conditions for this evening`s
commute.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Extreme cold is expected from late Thursday night through Sunday,
with daytime highs Friday and Saturday below zero for the
majority of the area, and wind chills of 30 to 45 below zero on Friday
morning and Saturday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are requested to forward snowfall measurements to the
National Weather Service in Green Bay.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
325 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-221200-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
325 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Periods of accumulating lake effect/enhanced snow are expected
today and tonight, especially in northwest and far north central
lower Michigan.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Periods of accumulating lake effect/enhanced snow are expected
Thursday through much of the upcoming weekend, especially in the
typical snow belts of northwest lower and eastern upper Michigan.
Another shot of frigid air, likely the coldest of the season, is
expected to arrive Thursday night into Friday, with the cold
expected to last through the upcoming weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the
National Weather Service. Reports may be made one of three ways:
Online: weather.gov/gaylord
Facebook: facebook.com/nwsgaylord
Twitter: twitter.com/nwsgaylord
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
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