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Location: Ontonagon, MI
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Storm Warning
Issued: 8:36 PM Dec. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST MONDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northeast becoming northerly
winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and waves 15 to 20 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...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Upper
Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI, Eagle River to
Manitou Island 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 and Lake Superior
from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM
off shore to the US/Canadian Border.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 PM
EST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM to
10 PM EST Monday.

* 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 8:36 PM Dec. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST MONDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northeast becoming northerly
winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and waves 15 to 20 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...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Upper
Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI, Eagle River to
Manitou Island 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 and Lake Superior
from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM
off shore to the US/Canadian Border.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 PM
EST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM to
10 PM EST Monday.

* 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

Lakeshore Flood Advisory
Issued: 8:23 PM Dec. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST
/MIDNIGHT CST/ TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Minor lakeshore flooding expected.

* WHERE...Ontonagon, Northern Houghton and Gogebic Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/
Monday.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property along the
lakeshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Residents on or near the shore should take appropriate action to
protect property from rising water levels.

&&

Blizzard Warning
Issued: 7:07 PM Dec. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 11 and 16 inches, greatest in areas of high terrain. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches and result in power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle.

&&

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