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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 3:01 AM Jan. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft occurring. 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 and 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...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday. * 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 3:01 AM Jan. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft occurring. 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 and 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...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday. * 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
Issued: 12:56 AM Jan. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, especially near the Lake Superior shores. * WHERE...Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, and Ontonagon Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to sharply fall below freezing this evening. Wet roads that are untreated will freeze, creating slick conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. &&
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