Station Name: Mellen 6NE - Stricker Rd
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,135 feet

Nearest Address:
39801 Stricker Rd
Mellen, WI 54546
Ashland County

GPS Coordinates: 46.3947, -90.59

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued December 27 at 12:06PM CST until December 29 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 12:06 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 12 inches except between 10 and 13 inches for northern and east-central Ashland County and between 12 and 16 inches for northern Iron County possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph producing blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the Bad River Reservation and the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Lake effect snow bands and showers are expected to create conditions ranging from 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.

Blizzard Warning issued December 27 at 1:47PM CST until December 29 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 1:47 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 14 inches except between 11 and 15 inches for northern and east-central Ashland County and between 14 and 18 inches for northern Iron County. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Ashland and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bad River Reservation and the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band. Other locations including Madeline Island. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected, mainly in the northern half of these South Shore counties, and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening, especially along Highway 2 on the South Shore where the strongest wind gusts are expected. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

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. Do not travel unless you must due to emergencies only. If you must travel, especially along Highway 2 on the South Shore, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Dense Fog Advisory issued December 28 at 12:08AM CST until December 28 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 12:08 AM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County and the Bad River Reservation. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. In areas where temperatures are near or below freezing, the fog could result in icy roads, sidewalks, and other surfaces.

If driving, slow down, use your low-beam headlights and fog lights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 27 at 1:47PM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 1:47 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Bayfield and Douglas Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Localized whiteout conditions are possible due to falling and blowing snow creating visibility around 1/4 mile, especially along Highway 2 and State Route 13 on the South Shore. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 or visit www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.

Lakeshore Flood Advisory issued December 27 at 3:09PM EST until December 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 2:09 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Minor lakeshore flooding expected. * WHERE...Ontonagon, Northern Houghton and Gogebic Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ 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 December 27 at 3:01PM EST until December 29 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 2:01 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ Sunday to 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in power outages.

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.