Station Name: Spectacle Reef Light, MI
Station Type: Fixed
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Bois Blanc Island, MI
Mackinac County

GPS Coordinates: 45.773, -84.137

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 5:18PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 5:18 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 5:30 AM

* WHAT...Light freezing rain and drizzle transitioning to wind-driven snow later tonight and Monday. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * 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 will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage and produce isolated power outages.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 10:03PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 10:03 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * 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 Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

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

Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 5:18PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 5:18 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 5:30 AM

* WHAT...Light freezing rain this evening, with accumulations of a light glaze. Wind driven snow late tonight and Monday. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Brief whiteout conditions possible Monday. * WHERE...Montmorency County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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

Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 5:18PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 5:18 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 5:30 AM

* WHAT...Light freezing rain this evening, with accumulations of a light glaze. Wind driven snow late tonight and Monday. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Brief whiteout conditions possible Monday. * WHERE...Otsego County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * 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 Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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