Whitefish Point Observation Equipment to be Removed

First Wave of Significant Icing Commences Later this Afternoon into Tonight

Multiple rounds of mixed wintry precipitation are anticipated, with the first round of sleet and freezing rain commencing later this afternoon through Saturday morning. Significant icing is possible by Saturday morning across eastern upper and far northern lower Michigan. Another round of wintry mix will lead to additional icing concerns Saturday night into Sunday. Read More >

PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI 1005 AM EDT FRI MAR 22 2019 ...WHITEFISH POINT MICHIGAN WEATHER DATA EQUIPMENT TO BE REMOVED... The National Weather Service will be turning off the weather data collection equipment at Whitefish Point Michigan this June. As of June 1st, no data will be available for the WFPM4 observation. The NWS will be looking for other suitable locations in the Whitefish Point area to re-establish this weather observation site, pending funding. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. In the meantime, please use other weather observations from this area including: Grand Marais (GRMM4) and Point Iroquois (PTIM4). If you have any questions about this, please contact NWS Gaylord at 989-731-1194 or via email at pat.bak@noaa.gov.