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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
222 PM EST Fri Dec 5 2025

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Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
222 PM EST Fri Dec 5 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Accumulating snow is expected this evening through tonight,
especially across parts of northwest lower and eastern upper
Michigan. Gusty southwest winds will result in pockets of blowing
snow. Please see the ongoing Winter Weather Advisory for
additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Additional periods of accumulating snow are possible across
northern Michigan this weekend and through next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the
National Weather Service. Reports may be made one of three ways:

Online:    weather.gov/gaylord
Facebook: facebook.com/nwsgaylord
Twitter: twitter.com/nwsgaylord

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
313 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

LMZ643>646-062115-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
313 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until midnight tonight for
gusty southwest winds. Highest gusts will occur toward the open
waters.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Friday

Additional Small Craft Advisories may be needed at times Sunday
and onwards.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
313 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

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Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
313 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A dusting of snow is expected through late evening. Patchy
freezing drizzle is also possible late this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Friday

A quick moving low pressure system may bring a few inches of snow
to southern Wisconsin Saturday night into early Sunday, with
highest amounts toward the Illinois border.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
229 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

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Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
229 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Light snow may bring snow covered roads and slippery travel
conditions this evening, impacting the commute home from work or
school. Freezing drizzle is also possible this evening as the snow
comes to an end.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Friday

Light snow may bring snow covered roads and slippery travel
conditions late Saturday night into Sunday morning. Accumulations
around an inch are possible south of a Wausau to Sturgeon Bay
line.

Hazardous travel due to snow is again possible Monday night into
Tuesday morning, and then again Tuesday night into Wednesday
morning. Snowfall amounts are uncertain at this time due to
uncertainties in the storm track.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to forward snowfall measurements to the
National Weather Service in Green Bay.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
305 PM EST Fri Dec 5 2025

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Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point 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-
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
305 PM EST Fri Dec 5 2025 /205 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central Lake
Superior...Eastern Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A few gale force gusts up to 35 knots are possible late tonight,
mainly over the central and east. In addition, expect some
Moderate Freezing Spray across the central lake late tonight. See
the latest Open Lake Forecast for additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

A few gale force gusts up to 35 knots are possible early Saturday
morning across the central and eastern lake. Moderate Freezing
Spray is also expected to continue over the central and
potentially eastern lake Saturday morning. See the latest Open
Lake Forecast for additional details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
305 PM EST Fri Dec 5 2025

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Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
305 PM EST Fri Dec 5 2025 /205 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper
Michigan and western Upper Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Some light to occasionally moderate snowfall rates could be seen
at times over the northwest wind snow belts tonight. Watch out for
slick roads and take things slower than normal.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Clipper systems will provide light snow follow by light lake
effect snow through the weekend and into the coming week.
Additionally, colder than normal temperatures are expected to
persist.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
249 PM EST Fri Dec 5 2025

LMZ844>849-062000-
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
249 PM EST Fri Dec 5 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Winds and waves will continue to be hazardous to small craft through
tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Winds and waves will continue to be hazardous to small craft
through much of the upcoming week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
249 PM EST Fri Dec 5 2025

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Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
249 PM EST Fri Dec 5 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

There is a chance of some light freezing drizzle toward daybreak
on Saturday, mainly along and south of I-96.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

A couple of systems will move through the area between Monday
night and Wednesday. These systems could produce enough snow
accumulations to cause some impacts to driving.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
405 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025

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Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM
off shore-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw
Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
405 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Small Craft Advisories are in effect through the Saginaw Bay to
Harbor Beach. Please see the marine forecast for additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Small Craft Advisories are in effect through the Saginaw Bay to
Harbor Beach through Saturday morning. Please see the marine
forecast for additional details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.

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You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
405 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025

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Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
405 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a chance for light snow mixed with a low chance for periodic
freezing drizzle late tonight through Saturday morning. A dusting of
snowfall will be possible with any snow accumulation.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

There is a chance for light accumulating snowfall on Sunday morning.
Snowfall accumulations are expected to range from a dusting up to
around one inch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.

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