Station Name: RIFLE RIVER NEAR STERLING, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 669 feet / 204 meters

Nearest Address:
401 Melita Rd
Sterling, MI 48659
Arenac County

GPS Coordinates: 44.0725203, -84.0199939

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued November 16 at 9:45AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 9:45 AM
Expires: Sun November 16, 2025, 5:00 PM

Numerous snow showers across northern Michigan, combined with gusty northwest winds of 30 mph, will create brief periods of very low visibility through this afternoon. Although snow accumulations may be relatively minor in most areas, the areas of very low visibility will create hazardous travel at times. If traveling across northern Michigan through this afternoon, be prepared for low visibility areas and hazardous conditions. Turn your headlights on and slow down.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 16 at 2:31AM EST until November 17 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 2:31 AM
Expires: Sun November 16, 2025, 2:45 PM

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW TODAY AND TONIGHT... .Lake effect activity is currently blossoming across the region, eventually transitioning to all snow by daybreak. Frequent squalls will be possible through the day today. This can bring about potential for rapidly changing travel conditions across the region. Quick onsets of dropping visibilities can be hazardous to travelers. Thoroughfares most impacted will be M-28 west of Brimley, M-123, I-75 across portions of eastern upper Michigan and between Frederic and St. Helen in northern lower Michigan, US 131 from Boyne City to Fife Lake, M-72 from Grayling to Kalkaska, and US 23 from Rogers City to Alpena. Please take proper winter precautions if traveling today, and remember to keep it slow in ice and snow!. * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches across eastern Antrim, eastern Kalkaska, western Crawford, and northern Roscommon counties. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Antrim, Crawford, Kalkaska, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Combination of accumulating snow on roads and quick drops in visibility due to strong winds and falling snow will lead to localized hazardous travel.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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.