Station Name: WEST SUPERIOR - 30NM NE of Outer Island, WI
Station Type: Other
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 587 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Lake Superior, MI

GPS Coordinates: 47.335, -89.793

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 10:41AM EST until January 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:41 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 6:45 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, with higher amounts of 4 to 6 inches expected in the high terrain areas between Atlantic Mine and Rockland. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will result in blowing snow, especially by the lakeshores and in open areas. * WHERE...Baraga, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 5:12PM EST until January 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:12 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. * WHERE...Baraga, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Localized whiteout conditions possible resulting in dangerous travel conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 3:22PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:22 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected tonight through Friday morning. Wind chills as low as 35 below expected Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * WHERE...Baraga, Dickinson, Iron, Marquette, Menominee, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes.

Special Weather Statement issued January 22 at 3:48PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:48 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 8:00 PM

Scattered strong snow showers developed this afternoon and will persist into this evening. Expect changing visibility and road conditions in snow showers. Visibility will drop to 1/2 to 1/4 mile or less in the heavy snow showers over the span of minutes. Snow will quickly accumulate on roads during the heavy snow showers making driving conditions slippery. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads and changing visibility. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 4:10PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:10 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 degrees below zero. * WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County, the Bad River Reservation, the Red Cliff Band and the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band. Other locations including Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 degrees below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.