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 >

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Grand Rapids, MI Local Forecast Office

29NM W South Haven MI

Marine Point Forecast

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    • M.L.King Day

      M.L.King Day:WNW wind 27 to 32 kt. Snow showers likely, mainly before 9am.  Widespread freezing spray.  Waves 12 ft subsiding to 9 ft.

      High: 16 °F

      WNW 32kt
      12ftWaves Subsiding

      Gale Warning
      Gale Warning

    • Tonight

      Tonight:W wind 23 to 27 kt. Scattered snow showers, mainly between 8pm and 11pm.  Widespread freezing spray.  Waves 9 ft subsiding to 6 ft.

      Low: 12 °F

      W 27kt
      9ftWaves Subsiding

    • Tuesday

      Tuesday:WNW wind 15 to 22 kt becoming WSW in the afternoon. Widespread freezing spray before 11am. Partly sunny. Waves 6 ft subsiding to 3 ft.

      High: 28 °F

      WNW 22kt
      6ftWaves Subsiding

    • Tuesday Night

      Tuesday Night:SSW wind 15 to 20 kt. Snow, mainly after midnight.   Waves 3 to 4 ft.

      Low: 22 °F

      SSW 20kt
      3-4ft

    • Wednesday

      Wednesday:SSW wind around 21 kt becoming W in the morning. A chance of snow, mainly before noon.   Waves around 5 ft.

      High: 32 °F

      W 21kt
      5ft

    • Wednesday Night

      Wednesday Night:WNW wind 22 to 26 kt. A chance of snow.  Widespread freezing spray after 2am.  Waves 6 to 7 ft.

      Low: 17 °F

      WNW 26kt
      6-7ft

    • Thursday

      Thursday:WNW wind 22 to 25 kt. Widespread freezing spray. Mostly cloudy. Waves 5 to 7 ft.

      High: 22 °F

      WNW 25kt
      5-7ft

    • Thursday Night

      Thursday Night:W wind around 23 kt. A chance of snow.  Widespread freezing spray before 1am, then Widespread freezing spray after 5am.  Waves 4 to 5 ft.

      Low: 8 °F

      W 23kt
      4-5ft

    • Friday

      Friday:NW wind 19 to 22 kt. A chance of snow.  Widespread freezing spray before 5pm.  Waves 4 to 5 ft.

      High: 13 °F

      NW 22kt
      4-5ft


High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.

Water temperature forecast is experimental.

Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point

Last Update: 5:22 am CST Jan 19, 2026
Forecast Valid: 5am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026

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Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
WNW wind 27 to 32 kt. Snow showers likely, mainly before 9am. Widespread freezing spray. Waves 12 ft subsiding to 9 ft.
Tonight
W wind 23 to 27 kt. Scattered snow showers, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Widespread freezing spray. Waves 9 ft subsiding to 6 ft.
Tuesday
WNW wind 15 to 22 kt becoming WSW in the afternoon. Widespread freezing spray before 11am. Partly sunny. Waves 6 ft subsiding to 3 ft.
Tuesday Night
SSW wind 15 to 20 kt. Snow, mainly after midnight. Waves 3 to 4 ft.
Wednesday
SSW wind around 21 kt becoming W in the morning. A chance of snow, mainly before noon. Waves around 5 ft.
Wednesday Night
WNW wind 22 to 26 kt. A chance of snow. Widespread freezing spray after 2am. Waves 6 to 7 ft.
Thursday
WNW wind 22 to 25 kt. Widespread freezing spray. Mostly cloudy. Waves 5 to 7 ft.
Thursday Night
W wind around 23 kt. A chance of snow. Widespread freezing spray before 1am, then Widespread freezing spray after 5am. Waves 4 to 5 ft.
Friday
NW wind 19 to 22 kt. A chance of snow. Widespread freezing spray before 5pm. Waves 4 to 5 ft.

*Notices:

  1. This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
  2. The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
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Point Forecast: 42.46°N 86.93°W
Last Update: 5:22 am CST Jan 19, 2026
Forecast Valid: 5am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
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