Station Name: Little Rapids
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 568 feet

Sensor Depth: -8 feet

Nearest Address:
1425 Riverside Dr
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Chippewa County

GPS Coordinates: 46.485832, -84.301666

Nearby Water Temperatures

yellow watch - snow squall - 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: Thu January 1, 2026, 2:54 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 6:54 PM

Lake effect snow squalls possible. What: Total local snowfall accumulations of 15 to 30 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. When: Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning. Additional information: Lake effect snow off of Lake Superior is expected to move into the area by early Thursday morning. The lake effect snow could intensify into snow squalls late Thursday afternoon or Thursday evening as winds shift more westerly. The highest snowfall amounts are expected over the Sault Ste. Marie area. ### Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are 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 the possibility of quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

yellow watch - snow squall - 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: Thu January 1, 2026, 11:00 AM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 3:00 AM

Snow squalls possible late today through tonight. What: Total local snowfall accumulations of 15 to 30 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. When: Beginning this afternoon through early Friday morning. Additional information: Lake effect snow off of Lake Superior continues today. The lake effect snow could intensify into snow squalls late this afternoon or this evening as winds shift more westerly. The highest snowfall amounts are expected over the Sault Ste. Marie area. ### Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are 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 the possibility of quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 3:02AM EST until January 1 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 8:02 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 8:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Localized amounts of 6 inches or more possible near Sault Ste. Marie. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central Chippewa and Western Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Quick drops in visibility under heavy lake effect snow bands and accumulating snow on roads may result in continued hazardous travel. Gusty winds may lead to patchy blowing snow across open areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.