Station Name: Thunder Bay Buoy, Alpena, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Alpena, MI 49707
Alpena County

GPS Coordinates: 44.988, -83.27

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 2:28PM EST until February 18 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 2:28 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Locally higher snow amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Highest snow amounts will be near the Lake Huron shoreline. * WHERE...Alpena, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become slick and hazardous due to the wet snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 11:32PM EST until February 18 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 11:32 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 11:45 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Locally higher snow amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Highest snow amounts will be near the Lake Huron shoreline. * WHERE...Alpena, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become slick and hazardous due to the wet snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 2:28PM EST until February 18 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 2:28 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. In addition, ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage is possible due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 11:32PM EST until February 18 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 11:32 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 11:45 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. In addition, ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage is possible due to the ice and wind. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.