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

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 11:28AM CST until February 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Wed February 18, 2026, 11:28 AM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 11:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches except between 3 and 8 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...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

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.

Blizzard Warning issued February 18 at 11:28AM CST until February 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Wed February 18, 2026, 11:28 AM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 11:30 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches around the Twin Ports and up to 5 to 10 inches along the higher terrain of the North Shore. Ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Carlton and South St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation and the Fond du Lac Band. * WHEN...Until 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.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 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. 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.

special weather statement in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Wed February 18, 2026, 10:05 AM
Expires: Thu February 19, 2026, 1:03 AM

Hazardous winter conditions continue. What: Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in blowing snow with winds gusting up to 70 km/h. When: Continuing into tonight. Additional information: Snow and blowing snow associated with a low pressure system will continue. Winds gusting up to 70 km/h are most likely along the Minnesota border. Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible. Allow extra time for travel. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

special weather statement in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Wed February 18, 2026, 6:56 AM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 10:56 PM

Hazardous winter conditions tonight into Wednesday. What: Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in blowing snow with winds gusting up to 80 km/h. When: Continuing through Wednesday. Additional information: Snow and local blowing snow associated with an approaching system will develop tonight. Winds gusting up to 80 km/h are most likely along the Minnesota border. Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible. Allow extra time for travel. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.