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

Wind Advisory issued November 26 at 1:56AM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 1:56 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 5:30 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around loose objects, including blowing and drifting snow. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially in combination with snowfall. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued November 26 at 3:00PM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:00 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around loose objects, including blowing and drifting snow. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 26 at 2:54AM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 2:54 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 7:00 PM

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected Wednesday evening into Thursday morning with continued heavy lake effect across parts of the area through Friday. * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with localized higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Montmorency, Ogemaw, and Oscoda Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility at times, making for hazardous travel.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 26 at 3:32PM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:32 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:45 AM

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected late this evening into Thursday morning. Localized dangerous travel will be possible under heavy lake effect snow bands Thursday morning into Thursday night, especially across stretches of US-131 and I-75. * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. Lesser totals between 2 and 5 inches across eastern portions of Montmorency and Ogemaw counties. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Montmorency and Ogemaw Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are possible at times of heaviest snow and winds, most likely Thursday morning into Thursday evening. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow covered roads will make for hazardous travel.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Wind Advisory issued November 26 at 2:58AM EST until November 27 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 2:58 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds turning west 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 45 mph expected. * WHERE...All of southeast Michigan. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An occluded front is making its way across Lower Michigan at issuance. Once this front goes through, wind gusts will ramp up through the morning hours. Upstream observations behind the front have sampled widespread 45 mph to occasional 50 mph gusts. The highest gusts will be most likely along the shoreline of the Thumb region and within snow showers that will impact the area this evening. Peak gusts are expected from 1 PM today through 5 AM Thursday.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Special Weather Statement issued November 26 at 5:27PM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 5:27 PM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 8:30 PM

WEATHER... * West winds around 25 mph gusting to 35 mph will result in localized blowing snow across Southeast Michigan during the evening commute and early holiday travel. * Snow accumulations of a coating to an inch are possible this evening. IMPACTS... * Brief bursts of heavier snowfall and areas of blowing snow may result in rapid reductions of visibility to less than one mile at times. * The west winds may lead to minor drifting of snow on north to south orientated roadways, particularly in locations with open exposure. * Temperatures will steadily drop below freezing this evening, which could result in patches of ice along untreated roadways, prior to becoming snow covered.

* Localized means the effects of the blowing snow will be limited to a comparatively small area, influenced by terrain changes and bursts of heavier snowfall. * Motorists are urged to use caution and account for variable driving conditions by slowing down and allowing extra time. * Prepare, plan, and stay informed. https://www.weather.gov/dtx

Wind Advisory issued November 26 at 3:47PM EST until November 27 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:47 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Michigan. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak wind gust potential will be from 5 pm this afternoon to 11 pm this evening. Highest gusts most likely along the shoreline of the Thumb.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 26 at 2:54AM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 2:54 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 7:00 PM

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected Wednesday evening into Thursday morning with continued heavy lake effect across parts of the area through Friday. * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Locally higher amounts possible, especially across northern Roscommon and western Crawford counties. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Charlevoix, Crawford, Missaukee, Otsego, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of heaviest snow and winds, most likely Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow covered roads will make for dangerous travel at times.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 26 at 3:32PM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:32 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:45 AM

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected late this evening into Thursday morning. Localized dangerous travel will be possible under heavy lake effect snow bands Thursday morning into Thursday night, especially across stretches of US-131 and I-75. * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches. Localized totals between 12 and 18 inches possible for western Crawford and far southwest Otsego county. Lesser amounts between 2 and 5 inches expected across western Charlevoix county. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Charlevoix, Crawford, Missaukee, Otsego, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times this evening into Thursday morning. Heavy lake effect snow bands with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour may lead to near zero visibility at times and are expected to impact stretches of I 75, especially south of Exit 270 in Waters.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 26 at 11:14AM EST until November 27 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 11:14 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 7:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow.

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.

Wind Advisory issued November 26 at 11:14AM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 11:14 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 7:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 26 at 3:39PM EST until November 27 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:39 PM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 11:45 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

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.

Wind Advisory issued November 26 at 3:39PM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:39 PM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 11:45 PM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 26 at 3:32PM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:32 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:45 AM

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected late this evening into Thursday morning. Localized dangerous travel will be possible under heavy lake effect snow bands Thursday morning into Thursday night, especially across stretches of US-131 and I-75. * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches with localized higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Oscoda County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility at times, making for hazardous travel.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.