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 21 at 3:21PM EST until January 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 3:21 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 10:30 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 and 8 inches with localized higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Baraga, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 2:40PM EST until January 23 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:40 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 10:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 36 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below possible. * WHERE...Baraga, Dickinson, Iron, Marquette, Menominee, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ Thursday to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 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.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 2:40PM EST until January 24 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:40 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 10:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 36 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below possible. * WHERE...Baraga, Dickinson, Iron, Marquette, Menominee, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ Thursday to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 1:04PM CST until January 23 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:04 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 degrees below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 degrees below zero possible. * WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Bad River Reservation, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County and the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 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. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 1:04PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:04 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 degrees below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 degrees below zero possible. * WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Bad River Reservation, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County and the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 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. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.