Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 10:24 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...LOCALLY DENSE FOG THIS MORNING... Locally dense fog will affect areas near Lake Superior. Visibilities of 1/2 to 1/4 mile may be observed this morning. If traveling, reduce your speed and use low- beam headlights when encountering foggy areas. Keep updated on the latest forecast for fog development trends.
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 7:58 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow with light ice accumulations expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches for northern Douglas and Bayfield Counties, elsewhere between 2 and 4 inches of snow. Ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Bayfield and Douglas Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light ice accumulations on surfaces is most likely Tuesday evening and overnight. The heaviest snowfall in the far northern parts of the Counties is expected late Tuesday night through Wednesday mid day. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 7:50 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST THURSDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...East winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Two Harbors to Duluth MN, Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland. * WHEN...From noon today to noon CST Thursday. * 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. &&
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