MICHIGAN SNOW REPORT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Lake and Mason Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Previous rainfall and rapidly dropping temperatures will cause icy road conditions. This along with reduced visibilities in snow and blowing snow will result in hazardous driving conditions and could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and potentially cause isolated power outages.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph leading to blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Rapidly falling temperatures later tonight will lead to icy road conditions. Gusty winds combined with falling snow will result in very poor visibilities at times tonight into Friday. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph leading to blowing snow. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Rapidly falling temperatures later tonight will lead to icy road conditions. Gusty winds combined with falling snow will result in very poor visibilities at times tonight into Friday. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches, with the greatest snowfall amounts in the higher elevations from the Spine of the Keweenaw to Ironwood. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan. * WHEN...From 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ this afternoon to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Alger and Northern Schoolcraft Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Luce County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, mainly north and along US-41. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Marquette County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south to southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt this morning becoming northwest to north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt tonight; waves 11 to 16 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI, Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * 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.

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft occurring. For the Storm Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 13 to 18 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...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. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gale force gusts up to 35 kt possible and waves 3 to 6 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 11 to 16 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Friday. * 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.

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Friday. * 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ this afternoon to 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 8 AM EST /7 AM CST/ Friday. * 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.

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gale force gusts up to 35 kt possible and waves 2 to 5 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 8 AM EST /7 AM CST/ Friday. * 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.

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south becoming west this afternoon winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gale force gusts up to 35 kt possible late and waves 3 to 6 ft occurring. For the Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Friday. * 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...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 Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Friday. * 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south to southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt this morning becoming northwest to north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt tonight; waves 12 to 17 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI and Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * 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.

* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gale force gusts up to 35 kt possible and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the second Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM EST Friday. * 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.

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 8 AM EST /7 AM CST/ Friday. * 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.

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft occurring. For the Storm Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 13 to 18 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...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. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south to southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt this morning becoming north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt tonight; waves 6 to 9 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * 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.

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...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 Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Friday. * 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * 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.

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Friday. * 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south becoming west this afternoon winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gale force gusts up to 35 kt possible late and waves 3 to 6 ft occurring. For the Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Friday. * 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gale force gusts up to 35 kt possible early and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. For the Storm Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gale force gusts up to 35 kt possible early and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. For the Storm Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected. 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. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.