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Gale Warning
Issued: 8:10 AM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ MONDAY... * 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, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River to Ontonagon MI, 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...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ this evening to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ 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. 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. &&
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 8:10 AM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ MONDAY... * 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, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River to Ontonagon MI, 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...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ this evening to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ 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. 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. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 7:42 AM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 32 below zero expected. * WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bad River Reservation, the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County and the Red Cliff Band. Other locations including Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 7:35 AM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, except between 3 and 7 inches for northern Iron County. Northwest winds gusting as high as 35 mph this evening into Monday morning. * WHERE...Iron County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of strong winds and falling snow will lead to areas of blowing snow and greatly reduced visibility. Snowfall rates in excess of one half inch per hour are possible this evening and tonight in northern Iron County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information. &&
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