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

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 3:14PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 3:14 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 3:15 AM

...HIGH IMPACT WINTER WEATHER EVENT STARTS TONIGHT... .A period of lake enhanced and lake effect snow...along with considerable blowing and drifting snow...will start this evening and continue into Monday night. Strongest winds are expected to develop Monday morning. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 10 inches with the highest snow totals across western Chippewa county. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:12AM EST until January 20 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 2:12 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 22 below expected. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:50AM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:50 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches along with blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Central Chippewa and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes with periods of rapid drops in visibilities.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 1:50AM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:50 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:50AM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:50 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches along with blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Eastern Mackinac and Southeast Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes with periods of rapid drops in visibilities.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.