Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East
Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake (LMZ878) Issued by: National Weather Service Grand Rapids, MI Last Update: 309 AM CST Mon Jan 19 2026 | |
Today: West gales to 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt. Heavy freezing spray. Scattered snow showers. Waves 12 to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft. Tonight: West winds to 30 kt. Heavy freezing spray. Scattered snow showers. Waves 8 to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft subsiding to 8 to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft. Tuesday: West winds to 30 kt diminishing to 15 to 25 kt late in the morning, then becoming west 15 to 25 kt early in the afternoon becoming southwest 10 to 20 kt late. Chance of snow showers in the morning. Heavy freezing spray in the morning, then freezing spray in the afternoon. Waves 7 to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft subsiding to 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft. Tuesday Night: Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt increasing to 15 to 25 kt. Chance of snow in the evening, then snow overnight. Waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. Wednesday: West winds 15 to 25 kt increasing to 30 kt. Chance of snow in the morning. Waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft. Wednesday Night: West winds to 30 kt increasing to gales to 35 kt. Freezing spray. Chance of snow. Waves 6 to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft building to 7 to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft. Thursday: West winds to 30 kt. Freezing spray. Chance of snow. Waves 7 to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft. Friday: Northwest winds to 30 kt. Heavy freezing spray. Chance of snow. Waves 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake (LMZ878) | |
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