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

Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 4:03AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 4:03 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

Areas of dense fog and freezing fog will continue to develop across portions of northern Michigan through the morning hours. Visibilities of one half mile or less have been observed in localized areas. Untreated roadways may be slick in spots due to patchy areas of freezing fog. If you encounter dense fog while traveling, use low beam headlights and increase following distance.

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 17 at 7:10AM EST until February 17 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 7:10 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 3:25AM EST until February 18 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:25 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, mainly across portions of Otsego, Oscoda, and Alcona counties. In addition, ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage is possible due to the ice. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 3:25AM EST until February 18 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:25 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Iosco, Kalkaska, Ogemaw, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.