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Location: Washburn, WI
Elevation: 656ft
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Gale Warning
Issued: 8:38 PM Dec. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 9 PM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
waves 3 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Taconite
Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN, Silver Bay Harbor to Two
Harbors MN and Two Harbors to Duluth MN.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 9 PM CST Monday.

* 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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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 7:47 PM Dec. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 9 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and
12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 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 noon Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Localized whiteout conditions are possible due to
falling and blowing snow creating visibility around 1/4 mile,
especially along Highway 2 and State Route 13 on the South Shore.
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning commute.

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.

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