Station Name: Mackinac Straits West, Mackinaw City, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Mackinac County

GPS Coordinates: 45.825, -84.772

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 6:10PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 6:10 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow showers. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, producing considerable amounts of blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will result in blowing and drifting snow, making travel dangerous and potentially life-threatening. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 6:10PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 6:10 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 6:10PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 6:10 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow showers. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, producing considerable amounts of blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will result in blowing and drifting snow, making travel dangerous and potentially life-threatening. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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

orange warning - winter storm - in effect

Service Notice – November 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is tentatively set for deployment November 26, 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) the alert name ‘extreme cold warning’ will change to ‘cold warning’, 3) two Public zone names will change in Saskatchewan, 4) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard continues, there will be changes coming to CAP and 5) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – novembre 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est provisoirement prévue pour un déploiement le 26 novembre 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PAC suite à ce déploiement, 2) le nom de l’alerte ‘avertissement de froid extrême’ changera pour ‘avertissement de froid’, 3) deux noms de zones publiques seront modifiés en Saskatchewan, 4) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique se poursuit. Des changements seront également apportés au PAC et 5) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 4:20 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 7:01 AM

Hazardous winter storm continues this evening. What: Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm. Northwesterly wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h. Blizzard conditions. When: Continuing into this evening. ### Roads and walkways will likely be very difficult to navigate. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible. Prolonged utility outages are likely. Significant property or tree damage is possible. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Avoid non-essential travel and outdoor activities. Prepare for disruptions to transportation, services and utilities.

orange warning - winter storm - in effect

Service Notice – November 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is tentatively set for deployment November 26, 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) the alert name ‘extreme cold warning’ will change to ‘cold warning’, 3) two Public zone names will change in Saskatchewan, 4) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard continues, there will be changes coming to CAP and 5) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – novembre 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est provisoirement prévue pour un déploiement le 26 novembre 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PAC suite à ce déploiement, 2) le nom de l’alerte ‘avertissement de froid extrême’ changera pour ‘avertissement de froid’, 3) deux noms de zones publiques seront modifiés en Saskatchewan, 4) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique se poursuit. Des changements seront également apportés au PAC et 5) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 6:20 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 7:05 AM

Hazardous winter storm continues this evening. What: Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm. Northwesterly wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h. Blizzard conditions. When: Ending this evening. ### Roads and walkways will likely be very difficult to navigate. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible. Prolonged utility outages are likely. Significant property or tree damage is possible. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Avoid non-essential travel and outdoor activities. Prepare for disruptions to transportation, services and utilities.