Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
313 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
MIZ021-027-112100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-251211T2100Z/
Antrim-Kalkaska-
313 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2
and 4 inches. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as
high as 25 mph leading to blowing and drifting snow in prone areas.
* WHERE...Antrim and Kalkaska Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce
visibility. Hazardous travel is expected for the morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
313 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
MIZ022-026-028-033-034-099-112100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-251211T2100Z/
Otsego-Grand Traverse-Crawford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Charlevoix-
313 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to three
inches. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph will lead to blowing and
drifting snow in prone areas.
* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce
visibility. Hazardous travel is expected for the morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
313 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
MIZ086-087-112100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-251211T2100Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
313 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up
to three inches west of Brimley and Rudyard. Winds gusting as high
as 25mph will lead to instances of blowing and drifting snow in
prone areas.
* WHERE...Central Chippewa and Western Chippewa Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Hazardous travel is
expected for the morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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.
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JLD
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
336 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
LSZ244-245-248-111800-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0197.000000T0000Z-251211T1800Z/
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
336 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 4 to 7 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Eagle River to Manitou Island MI, Manitou Island to
Point Isabelle MI and Huron Islands to Marquette MI.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
336 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
LSZ249-250-112045-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0198.000000T0000Z-251212T0000Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
336 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 7 to 10 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais
MI.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
336 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
LSZ251-112045-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0197.000000T0000Z-251212T0000Z/
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
336 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 5 to 8 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
331 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
LMZ323-341-342-344>346-111930-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-251211T2100Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
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-
331 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the northwest and
highest waves around 6 feet.
* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
331 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
LSZ321-111800-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-251211T1800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
331 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the north and highest
waves around 6 feet.
* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point
Iroquois MI.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
254 AM CST Thu Dec 11 2025
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
120900-
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-
254 AM CST Thu Dec 11 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Light snow likely mainly south of Interstate 94 and west of
Interstate 35 on Thursday from late morning through late
afternoon. 1 to 2 inches of snow accumulation possible over
southwestern Minnesota.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Very cold temperatures expected Friday night through Sunday
morning with wind chill values likely surpassing 20 below zero.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
346 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-120900-
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-
346 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Accumulating lake effect snow is expected today across northwest
snowbelts.
Cold temperatures may result in ice jams developing on area
rivers.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Another round of accumulating lake effect/enhanced snow is
expected later Friday into the weekend.
Cold temperatures at times this week may result in ice jams
developing on area rivers.
.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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