Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Watersmeet, MI

December 10, 2023 10:39 AM CST (16:39 UTC)
Sunrise 7:23AM Sunset 4:18PM Moonrise 6:00AM Moonset 3:22PM
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marine weather statement national weather service marquette mi 707 pm edt Thu oct 5 2023
lsz240-241-263-060000- 707 pm edt Thu oct 5 2023
.strong Thunderstorms approaching the waters...
the areas affected include... Black river to ontonagon mi... Lake superior from saxon harbor wi to upper entrance to portage canal mi 5nm off shore to the us/canadian border including isle royale national park... Saxon harbor wi to black river mi...
at 707 pm edt, doppler radar indicated strong Thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These Thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 nm east of devils island to near chequamegon bay, moving east at 40 knots.
strong Thunderstorms will remain over mainly open waters.
precautionary/preparedness actions...
mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
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lat...lon 4667 9043 4717 9010 4719 8952 4680 8956 4678 8976 4663 9001 4656 9034 4656 9044
marine weather statement national weather service marquette mi 707 pm edt Thu oct 5 2023
lsz240-241-263-060000- 707 pm edt Thu oct 5 2023
.strong Thunderstorms approaching the waters...
the areas affected include... Black river to ontonagon mi... Lake superior from saxon harbor wi to upper entrance to portage canal mi 5nm off shore to the us/canadian border including isle royale national park... Saxon harbor wi to black river mi...
at 707 pm edt, doppler radar indicated strong Thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These Thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 nm east of devils island to near chequamegon bay, moving east at 40 knots.
strong Thunderstorms will remain over mainly open waters.
precautionary/preparedness actions...
mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
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lat...lon 4667 9043 4717 9010 4719 8952 4680 8956 4678 8976 4663 9001 4656 9034 4656 9044
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Area Discussion for - Green Bay, WI
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Green Bay WI 511 AM CST Sun Dec 10 2023
Updated aviation portion for 12Z TAF issuance
KEY MESSAGES
- Roads will likely remain slippery over north-central Wisconsin this morning from the snowfall that occurred overnight.
- Temperatures will remain close to normal to start the work week with a warm up expected for Thursday and Friday. Not much in the way of precipitation chances for the upcoming work week.
DISCUSSION
Issued at 241 AM CST Sun Dec 10 2023
SHORT TERM
Today
Tonight...and Monday
The latest RAP analysis and satellite/radar imagery show a longwave trough centered over the northern Mississippi Valley with several embedded shortwaves moving through the trough. One shortwave moving over northern Lake Michigan is supporting a surface trough moving southeast across northeast WI. Low level convergence along the trough is leading to an enhanced band of light to moderate snow, which is dropping a quick half inch to inch of snow. The snow is becoming more scattered upstream and over central WI before ending over western parts of the state.
Looking even further upstream, low stratus extends to eastern North Dakota and far southwest Minnesota. Focus of this forecast revolves around cloud and snow trends.
Today...The shortwave trough/surface trough and associated band of enhanced snow will exit northeast Wisconsin early this morning.
Lake effect snow showers over the snow belt of Vilas county will persist longer into the morning, but also should end by midday due to arrival of drier low level air and backing wind fields. Cloud cover is more uncertain, however, as models are handling the western extent poorly this morning. Because of cyclonic flow aloft and thermal troughing in the low levels, slowed down the clearing trend. Some forecast soundings are not optimistic about clearing with moisture getting trapped beneath a sharp inversion.
Because of the cloud cover and a colder airmass, don't expect much of a diurnal rise of temps. Highs will range from the upper 20s to middle 30s.
Tonight and Monday...High pressure will build into the region tonight with winds diminishing. Assuming skies clear, light winds, clear skies, and some fresh snow will promote tumbling temps across the northwoods. Dropped temps much lower than the NationalBlend in the sandy soil areas.
On Monday, the surface ridge axis will move across the state.
Should see ample sunshine and mild temps with only some high clouds arriving from the northwest. Low level temps will be similar to today, so highs will range from the low to mid 30s.
LONG TERM...Monday Night Through Saturday
A fairly tranquil weather pattern expected through Thursday. There could be two periods of gusty west to southwest winds. The first period will be later Monday night into Tuesday as a clipper system passes to the northeast of the area. The second period will be on Thursday as the ECMWF model has a pressure gradient of 12mb across the state. 925mb winds also fairly strong to support gusty winds.
Late in the week, low pressure system and cold front will into the region Friday night into Saturday. Confidence is low if and where the system will produce rain during this time frame. The current grid package removed the rain chances, thus will not flip flop at this point by adding precipitation chances until timing and location come into better agreement.
Temperatures will be close to normal at the beginning of the period, but will turn substantially above normal during the latter half of the work week. Below normal precipitation is expected over the next week with no significant snowstorms in sight. The mild weather will also slow ice growth on rivers and lakes over the next week. December is when you start to see decent ice growth with rivers and lakes freezing over as the colder weather sets in.
AVIATION
for 12Z TAF Issuance Issued at 511 AM CST Sun Dec 10 2023
Light snow and flurries will come to an end at most locations by the start of the taf period. Widespread broken to overcast conditions will prevail through the morning with ceilings mostly MVFR, though pockets of VFR ceilings will likely exist. Slowed the clearing trend this afternoon given that overcast conditions prevail through eastern North Dakota. Confidence is low when clearing will occur, but generally trended towards late afternoon and early evening across the region.
Ceilings will gradually rise through the day while gusty northwest winds to 25 knots this morning will subside. High pressure will move into the region tonight with winds becoming light. Once the clouds erode, skies should remain clear through the end of the taf period.
GRB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Green Bay WI 511 AM CST Sun Dec 10 2023
Updated aviation portion for 12Z TAF issuance
KEY MESSAGES
- Roads will likely remain slippery over north-central Wisconsin this morning from the snowfall that occurred overnight.
- Temperatures will remain close to normal to start the work week with a warm up expected for Thursday and Friday. Not much in the way of precipitation chances for the upcoming work week.
DISCUSSION
Issued at 241 AM CST Sun Dec 10 2023
SHORT TERM
Today
Tonight...and Monday
The latest RAP analysis and satellite/radar imagery show a longwave trough centered over the northern Mississippi Valley with several embedded shortwaves moving through the trough. One shortwave moving over northern Lake Michigan is supporting a surface trough moving southeast across northeast WI. Low level convergence along the trough is leading to an enhanced band of light to moderate snow, which is dropping a quick half inch to inch of snow. The snow is becoming more scattered upstream and over central WI before ending over western parts of the state.
Looking even further upstream, low stratus extends to eastern North Dakota and far southwest Minnesota. Focus of this forecast revolves around cloud and snow trends.
Today...The shortwave trough/surface trough and associated band of enhanced snow will exit northeast Wisconsin early this morning.
Lake effect snow showers over the snow belt of Vilas county will persist longer into the morning, but also should end by midday due to arrival of drier low level air and backing wind fields. Cloud cover is more uncertain, however, as models are handling the western extent poorly this morning. Because of cyclonic flow aloft and thermal troughing in the low levels, slowed down the clearing trend. Some forecast soundings are not optimistic about clearing with moisture getting trapped beneath a sharp inversion.
Because of the cloud cover and a colder airmass, don't expect much of a diurnal rise of temps. Highs will range from the upper 20s to middle 30s.
Tonight and Monday...High pressure will build into the region tonight with winds diminishing. Assuming skies clear, light winds, clear skies, and some fresh snow will promote tumbling temps across the northwoods. Dropped temps much lower than the NationalBlend in the sandy soil areas.
On Monday, the surface ridge axis will move across the state.
Should see ample sunshine and mild temps with only some high clouds arriving from the northwest. Low level temps will be similar to today, so highs will range from the low to mid 30s.
LONG TERM...Monday Night Through Saturday
A fairly tranquil weather pattern expected through Thursday. There could be two periods of gusty west to southwest winds. The first period will be later Monday night into Tuesday as a clipper system passes to the northeast of the area. The second period will be on Thursday as the ECMWF model has a pressure gradient of 12mb across the state. 925mb winds also fairly strong to support gusty winds.
Late in the week, low pressure system and cold front will into the region Friday night into Saturday. Confidence is low if and where the system will produce rain during this time frame. The current grid package removed the rain chances, thus will not flip flop at this point by adding precipitation chances until timing and location come into better agreement.
Temperatures will be close to normal at the beginning of the period, but will turn substantially above normal during the latter half of the work week. Below normal precipitation is expected over the next week with no significant snowstorms in sight. The mild weather will also slow ice growth on rivers and lakes over the next week. December is when you start to see decent ice growth with rivers and lakes freezing over as the colder weather sets in.
AVIATION
for 12Z TAF Issuance Issued at 511 AM CST Sun Dec 10 2023
Light snow and flurries will come to an end at most locations by the start of the taf period. Widespread broken to overcast conditions will prevail through the morning with ceilings mostly MVFR, though pockets of VFR ceilings will likely exist. Slowed the clearing trend this afternoon given that overcast conditions prevail through eastern North Dakota. Confidence is low when clearing will occur, but generally trended towards late afternoon and early evening across the region.
Ceilings will gradually rise through the day while gusty northwest winds to 25 knots this morning will subside. High pressure will move into the region tonight with winds becoming light. Once the clouds erode, skies should remain clear through the end of the taf period.
GRB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
OTNM4 - Ontonagon, MI | 45 mi | 50 min | NNW 8G | 28°F | 30.00 | |||
SXHW3 - Saxon Harbor, WI | 66 mi | 60 min | WNW 6G | 27°F | 30.04 | |||
PCLM4 - Portage Canal, MI | 83 mi | 60 min | WSW 12G | 30°F | 29.81 |
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Airport Reports
EDIT (on/off)  Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
KLNL KINGS LAND O' LAKES,WI | 6 sm | 24 min | NNW 06 | 4 sm | Overcast | Lt Snow | 25°F | 21°F | 86% | 29.98 |
KEGV EAGLE RIVER UNION,WI | 20 sm | 24 min | NW 11G14 | 10 sm | Overcast | 25°F | 19°F | 80% | 29.96 | |
Wind History from LNL
(wind in knots)Marquette, MI,

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