Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
315 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
LSZ140>142-042115-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-251204T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KDLH.GL.A.0018.251204T1800Z-251205T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0034.251204T1800Z-251205T0600Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
315 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 5 to 15 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and waves 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to
Taconite Harbor MN and Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST today. For
the Gale Warning, from noon today to midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
315 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
LSZ143-144-042115-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-251204T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KDLH.GL.A.0018.251204T1800Z-251205T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0034.251204T1800Z-251205T0600Z/
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
315 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 5 to 15 kt
with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN and Two Harbors to
Duluth MN.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST today. For
the Gale Warning, from noon today to midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
315 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
LSZ150-042115-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-251204T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KDLH.GL.A.0018.251204T1800Z-251205T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0034.251204T1800Z-251205T0600Z/
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
315 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST today. For
the Gale Warning, from noon today to midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
LSZ162-042000-
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-
255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 /155 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025/
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 6 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to
Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM.
* WHEN...From 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ this afternoon to 4 AM EST /3
AM CST/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
LSZ240-042000-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 /155 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025/
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft occurring. For
the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/
this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/
this afternoon to 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
LSZ241-042000-
/O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-251204T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 /155 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025/
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/
THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. For the
Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/
this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/
this afternoon to 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
LSZ242-042000-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-251204T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. For the
Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35
kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4
AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
LSZ263-042000-
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0017.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage
Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle
Royale National Park-
255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may
rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, southwest
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance
to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border
including Isle Royale National Park.
* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 AM EST
this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon
to 4 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
315 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
LSZ121-145>148-042115-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-251205T1600Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
315 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 2 to 5 ft.
* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Duluth MN to
Port Wing WI, Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to
Bayfield WI and Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts may drop below 20 knots for a
time early Thursday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
BJH
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
315 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
LSZ140>142-042115-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-251204T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KDLH.GL.A.0018.251204T1800Z-251205T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0034.251204T1800Z-251205T0600Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
315 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 5 to 15 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and waves 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to
Taconite Harbor MN and Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST today. For
the Gale Warning, from noon today to midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
315 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
LSZ143-144-042115-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-251204T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KDLH.GL.A.0018.251204T1800Z-251205T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0034.251204T1800Z-251205T0600Z/
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
315 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 5 to 15 kt
with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN and Two Harbors to
Duluth MN.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST today. For
the Gale Warning, from noon today to midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
315 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
LSZ150-042115-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-251204T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KDLH.GL.A.0018.251204T1800Z-251205T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0034.251204T1800Z-251205T0600Z/
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
315 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST today. For
the Gale Warning, from noon today to midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
LSZ241-042000-
/O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-251204T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 /155 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025/
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/
THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. For the
Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/
this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/
this afternoon to 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
LSZ242-042000-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-251204T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. For the
Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35
kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4
AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
427 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
MNZ004>009-013>017-051030-
Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-East Marshall-
North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-
South Beltrami-
427 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northwest
Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A period of light snow today into this evening, especially Roseau,
Warroad and Baudette areas where up to 1 inch of new snow may
fall.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Chances for measurable snow exists early to mid next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
500 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
LSZ162-240>251-263>267-051000-
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-
500 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 /400 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central Lake
Superior...Eastern Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Northwest gales to 40 kts this morning over the eastern portions
of the lake with moderate to heavy freezing spray. Southwest gales
to 40 kt ramp up tonight, first the west and eventually over the
whole lake. See the Open Lake Forecast and Marine Weather Message
for additional details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Chances of northwest gales to 35 kt are around 40 percent Saturday
morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
500 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-051000-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
500 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 /400 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper
Michigan and western Upper Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
NW wind lake effect snow showers will deliver an additional 2 to
4 inches of snowfall across Alger, northern Schoolcraft, and Luce
counties through the early afternoon. See the Winter Weather
Message for more information.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
349 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
050900-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
349 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Forecast lows this morning range 5 to 15 degrees below zero with
wind chills from 15 to 25 below zero.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
A pair of clipper systems for Friday and Saturday will bring our
next chances of snow to the region. Total accumulation due to both
systems will likely fall in the 1 to 2 inch range.
Looking ahead, we will have multiple chances for snow during the
first half of next week, though none are looking particularly
impactful at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
323 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
LSZ121-140>148-150-050930-
Bayfield to Oak Point WI-Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
323 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Superior
and the Nearshore waters of western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Small Craft Advisories remain in effect. Strong southwest winds
will pick up this afternoon leading to gales. These gales are
expected to persist until after midnight when additional Small
Craft Advisories will likely be needed.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Winds turn northwesterly Friday night and may be hazardous for
small vessels.
$$
Britt
More information may be obtained at the following web address:
http://www.weather.gov/duluth
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
323 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-050930-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
323 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Cold conditions this morning with wind chills below 20F. Light
snow begins this afternoon across the Borderlands and into the
Arrowhead. A brief period of moderate snowfall rates will be
possible between 6PM and 10PM.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Snow spotters are requested to report their snowfall measurements
to the National Weather Service.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
241 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
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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-
241 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Hazardous wind chills of 10 below to 20 below zero are expected
this morning, which could lead to frost bite in 30 minutes. The
record or near record cold will continue this afternoon with highs
of 8 to 15 degrees away from Door County, which may result in
a few locations setting a record low maximum for December 4th.
A few record low temperatures are also possible this morning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Light snow may bring snow covered and slippery travel conditions
Friday afternoon and evening, impacting the commute home from
work or school.
Hazardous travel due to snow is again possible late Saturday
night into Sunday morning across central and east-central WI, and
across the entire area Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
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