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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet / 175 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Alpena, MI 49707
Alpena County

GPS Coordinates: 44.988, -83.27

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 26 at 3:32PM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:32 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:45 AM

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected late this evening into Thursday morning. Localized dangerous travel will be possible under heavy lake effect snow bands Thursday morning into Thursday night, especially across stretches of US-131 and I-75. * WHAT...Lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches. Locally higher amounts possible near the lakeshore of Presque Isle county and far southern Emmet and Cheboygan counties. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Alpena, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility at times, making for hazardous travel.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Wind Advisory issued November 26 at 3:00PM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:00 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around loose objects, including blowing and drifting snow. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 26 at 3:32PM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:32 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:45 AM

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected late this evening into Thursday morning. Localized dangerous travel will be possible under heavy lake effect snow bands Thursday morning into Thursday night, especially across stretches of US-131 and I-75. * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. Lesser totals between 2 and 5 inches across eastern portions of Montmorency and Ogemaw counties. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Montmorency and Ogemaw Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are possible at times of heaviest snow and winds, most likely Thursday morning into Thursday evening. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow covered roads will make for hazardous travel.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 26 at 3:32PM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:32 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:45 AM

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected late this evening into Thursday morning. Localized dangerous travel will be possible under heavy lake effect snow bands Thursday morning into Thursday night, especially across stretches of US-131 and I-75. * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches with localized higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Oscoda County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility at times, making for hazardous travel.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.