Station Name: WASHINGTON CREEK AT WINDIGO, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 623 feet

Nearest Address:
Washington Creek Trail
Windigo, MI 49931
Keweenaw County

GPS Coordinates: 47.9212792, -89.1459197

Nearby Water Temperatures

yellow warning - winter storm - in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) 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 – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) 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: Wed February 18, 2026, 10:31 AM
Expires: Thu February 19, 2026, 2:31 AM

Winter storm conditions beginning early this morning. What: Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm, with locally higher amounts near 50 cm possible. Significantly reduced visibility in blowing snow with winds gusting up to 80 km/h. When: Beginning early this morning and ending overnight. Additional information: The heaviest snow is expected to fall near the Minnesota border, south of the city of Thunder Bay. Winds gusting up to 80 km/h are also most likely near the border. While winter storm conditions should end tonight, snowfall will continue into Thursday, where an additional 5 to 10 cm are possible. ### Roads and walkways may be very difficult to navigate. Travel may be hazardous. 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.

Allow extra time for travel.

yellow warning - winter storm - in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) 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 – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) 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: Wed February 18, 2026, 4:01 PM
Expires: Thu February 19, 2026, 8:01 AM

Winter storm conditions continue. What: Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm, with locally higher amounts near 50 cm possible. Significantly reduced visibility in blowing snow with winds gusting up to 80 km/h. When: Continuing into tonight. Additional information: The heaviest snow is expected to fall near the Minnesota border, south of the city of Thunder Bay. Winds gusting up to 80 km/h are also most likely near the border. While winter storm conditions should end tonight, snowfall will continue into Thursday, where an additional 5 to 10 cm is possible. ### Roads and walkways may be very difficult to navigate. Travel may be hazardous. 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.

Allow extra time for travel.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 7:28AM EST until February 19 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Wed February 18, 2026, 12:28 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 15 inches, greatest in areas of high terrain north of Houghton, and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Heavy wet snow and strong winds could cause tree damage and sporadic power outages.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.