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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet / 175 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Leland, MI 49654
Leelanau County

GPS Coordinates: 44.982, -85.831

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 27 at 9:20PM EST until November 28 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu November 27, 2025, 9:20 PM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will lead to blowing snow. * WHERE...Benzie, Leelanau, and Manistee Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong gusty winds and additional snow showers could lead to periods of reduced visibility and snow covered roads.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 27 at 9:20PM EST until November 28 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu November 27, 2025, 9:20 PM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to continued blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Grand Traverse and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 27 at 9:20PM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu November 27, 2025, 9:20 PM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 9:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional accumulations of 8 to 14 inches possible across eastern Antrim, western Otsego, eastern Kalkaska, western Crawford, and northern Roscommon counties. A general 3 to 8 inches of snow is anticipated elsewhere. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially on roads that have not been plowed. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions are going to impact commutes through Friday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest band of lake effect snow is expected to impact parts of US-131 between Elmira and Fife Lake... and I-75 just north of Waters (exit 270) to Roscommon.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Turn on headlights so oncoming traffic can see your headlights...and following traffic can see your taillights.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 28 at 3:38AM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 3:38 AM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 3:45 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches across eastern Antrim, eastern Kalkaska, western Crawford, and western Otsego counties. Elsewhere, an additional 1 to 4 inches of snow is possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact holiday commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.