Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
305 PM EST Fri Dec 5 2025
LSZ162-240>251-263>267-062015-
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.
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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 Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
248 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
062100-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
248 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Light snow is ending from west to east this afternoon, with some
slick spots lingering during the evening commute as temperatures
cool down and any melted snow refreezes.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Accumulating snow is likely across southern MN on Saturday, with
the greatest snowfall amounts along I-90. Travel impacts are
likely.
Additional chances for snow or mixed precipitation exist over the
course of the upcoming week and may result in periods of
hazardous travel conditions.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters and snowfall observers are encouraged to report snowfall
amounts to the National Weather Service.
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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.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
209 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
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Bayfield to Oak Point WI-Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
209 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Superior
and the Nearshore waters of western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight
Strong northwest winds with gusts up to 25 kt will lead to waves
building to 2 to 6 feet along the South Shore this evening and
tonight. Small Craft Advisories have been issued for this evening
and tonight for the hazardous winds from Taconite Harbor to Grand
Portage and for the combination of winds and waves for the South
Shore.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Winds and waves hazardous to small craft decrease Saturday
morning.
Northwest wind gusts to around 20 to 25 kt late Saturday night
into Sunday morning near Grand Portage may result in hazardous
conditions for small craft.
Southwest wind gusts up to 25 kt on Monday for parts of the North
Shore and in the Outer Apostle Islands may result in hazardous
conditions for small craft.
Gusty northerly winds return on Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Speeds may prove troublesome for small craft. There is a 10 to 30
percent chance for gale-force winds.
$$
Rothstein
More information may be obtained at the following web address:
http://www.weather.gov/duluth
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
209 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-062015-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
209 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight
Patchy, light freezing drizzle persists from the I-35 corridor
into northwest Wisconsin through this afternoon. Up to a light
glaze of ice accretion is possible, leading to slick spots on
untreated surfaces.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A couple clipper systems are expected to bring widespread, accumulating
snow to the Northland early to mid next week, which may result in
travel impacts. The first clipper is forecast for Monday
afternoon into Monday night. The second, more robust clipper
system is forecast for Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Snow spotters are requested to report precipitation type, and
measurements of snow or ice accumulations to the National
Weather Service. Spotters and the public can also report
precipitation type with the free M-PING smartphone app.
$$
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 La Crosse WI
115 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
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Taylor-Clark-
115 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Wisconsin and north central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Light snow ending early this evening. Minor accumulations could
impact travel.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A winter storm will impact locations mostly south of I-94 Saturday
night. North of there minimal accumulations are expected.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Snowfall reports are appreciated.
.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...
No webinar is scheduled.
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Rieck
