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

Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 12:59AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 12:59 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Gogebic, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Widespread blowing snow and heavy snowfall rates will significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected much of the day today. Strongest winds late this afternoon into Monday.

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.

Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 6:20AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 6:20 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Gogebic, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Widespread blowing snow and heavy snowfall rates will significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected much of the day today. Strongest winds late this afternoon into Monday.

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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Lakeshore Flood Warning issued March 15 at 3:54AM EDT until March 16 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 3:54 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding expected with wave heights of 15 to 25 feet possible. * WHERE...Ontonagon County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads closed and low lying property including parking lots, lawns, and homes and businesses will be inundated near the lake. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Lakeshore Flood Advisory issued March 15 at 3:54AM EDT until March 16 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 3:54 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Minor lakeshore flooding expected with wave heights of up to 17 feet possible. * WHERE...Gogebic County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property along the lakeshore.

Residents on or near the shore should take appropriate action to protect property from rising water levels.

Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 3:40AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 4:40 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 5:15 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 15 and 25 inches except between 14 and 19 inches for northern Ashland County. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Ashland and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the Bad River Reservation. Other locations including Madeline Island. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.