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: Portage Lake to Huron Island MI to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays (LSZ247) Issued by: National Weather Service Marquette, MI Last Update: 503 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 |  |
Early This Morning: North wind up to 30 knots. Snow showers likely. Heavy freezing spray. Waves 6 to 9 feet occasionally to 11 feet. Today: Northwest wind up to 30 knots becoming 20 to 25 knots late. Heavy freezing spray through early afternoon. Cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Waves subsiding to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. Tonight: Northwest wind up to 30 knots. Cloudy. Snow showers likely through late evening, then a chance of snow showers by midnight. Waves subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. Tuesday: West wind 15 to 25 knots. Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Tuesday Night: Southwest wind 10 to 20 knots. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas. | |
| Zone Forecast: Portage Lake to Huron Island MI to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays (LSZ247) | |
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