Station Name: 9099090 - Grand Marais, MN
Station Type: Fixed
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 617 feet

Nearest Address:
391 MN-61
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Cook County

GPS Coordinates: 47.749, -90.341

Nearby Water Temperatures

Blizzard Warning issued February 17 at 1:00PM CST until February 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 16 and 24 inches. Easterly winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening, especially along Highway 61 on the North Shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect terrain enhancement to snowfall totals and snowfall rates. The heaviest snowfall rates will be tonight and Wednesday morning.

Do not travel unless you must due to emergencies only. If you must travel, especially along Highway 61 on the North Shore, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 1:00PM CST until February 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches except between 15 and 20 inches for the higher terrain of the North Shore. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Cook and Lake County. This also includes the Boundary Waters eastern and central area. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Near whiteout conditions are possible as visibilities may drop to around 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect terrain enhancement to snowfall totals and snowfall rates along the North Shore terrain ridge parts of central Lake County. The heaviest snowfall rates will be tonight and Wednesday morning.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.