Station Name: STURGEON RIVER NEAR ALSTON, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 745 feet

Nearest Address:
Prickett Dam Rd
Pelkie, MI 49958
Baraga County

GPS Coordinates: 46.7258333, -88.6624167

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 10:41AM EST until January 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:41 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 6:45 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, with higher amounts of 4 to 6 inches expected in the high terrain areas between Atlantic Mine and Rockland. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will result in blowing snow, especially by the lakeshores and in open areas. * WHERE...Baraga, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Blizzard Warning issued January 22 at 5:12PM EST until January 23 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:12 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow are expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 5:12PM EST until January 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:12 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. * WHERE...Baraga, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Localized whiteout conditions possible resulting in dangerous travel conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 3:22PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:22 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected tonight through Friday morning. Wind chills as low as 35 below expected Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * WHERE...Baraga, Dickinson, Iron, Marquette, Menominee, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 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.