Station Name: MINERS RIVER NR MUNISING, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 646 feet

Nearest Address:
Miners Beach Rd
Munising, MI 49862
Alger County

GPS Coordinates: 46.48772616, -86.5407188

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 6:45AM EST until January 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:45 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snowfall rates and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches, mainly along and north of M-28 and east of Munising. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Alger, Luce, and Northern Schoolcraft Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected from time to time and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 2:49AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 7:49 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Alger, Delta, Northern Schoolcraft, and Southern Schoolcraft Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 9:49AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:49 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Alger, Delta, Northern Schoolcraft, and Southern Schoolcraft Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 9:15AM EST until January 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:15 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snowfall rates and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches, mainly along and north of M-28 and east of Munising. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Alger, Luce, and Northern Schoolcraft Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected from time to time and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.