Station Name: Sleeping Bear Dunes
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Leland, MI 49654
Leelanau County

GPS Coordinates: 44.982, -85.831

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 3:48PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 3:48 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches with the heaviest snowfall expected between the M-68 and M-72 corridors. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 11:24PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 11:24 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 20 at 3:55AM EST until January 20 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue January 20, 2026, 3:55 AM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 16 below. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 20 at 3:55AM EST until January 20 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue January 20, 2026, 3:55 AM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Alcona, Crawford, Iosco, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Roscommon, and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.