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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Marquette, MI Local Forecast Office

3NM N Copper Harbor MI

Marine Point Forecast

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    • Tonight

      Tonight:WNW wind around 25 kt. Snow showers.  Widespread freezing spray.  Waves 7 to 8 ft.

      Low: 4 °F

      WNW 25kt
      7-8ft

      Small Craft Advisory
      Small Craft Advisory

    • Tuesday

      Tuesday:WNW wind 20 to 25 kt. Snow showers likely, mainly before 7am.  Widespread freezing spray.  Waves around 7 ft.

      High: 16 °F

      WNW 25kt
      7ft

      Small Craft Advisory
      Small Craft Advisory

    • Tuesday Night

      Tuesday Night:WSW wind 10 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Snow showers.  Widespread freezing spray before 10pm.  Waves 7 ft subsiding to 3 ft.

      Low: 13 °F

      WSW 20kt
      7ftWaves Subsiding

      Small Craft Advisory
      Small Craft Advisory

    • Wednesday

      Wednesday:WSW wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. A chance of snow showers.   Waves 2 to 3 ft.

      High: 19 °F

      WSW 15kt
      2-3ft

    • Wednesday Night

      Wednesday Night:NW wind 15 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. A chance of snow showers.  Widespread freezing spray after 11pm.  Waves 3 ft building to 8 ft.

      Low: 6 °F

      NW 25kt
      Waves Building8ft

    • Thursday

      Thursday:WNW wind around 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. A chance of snow showers.  Widespread freezing spray.  Waves 7 to 9 ft.

      High: 9 °F

      WNW 25kt
      7-9ft

    • Thursday Night

      Thursday Night:NW wind around 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. A chance of snow showers.  Widespread freezing spray.  Waves 8 to 9 ft.

      Low: -6 °F

      NW 25kt
      8-9ft

    • Friday

      Friday:NW wind 20 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. A chance of snow showers.  Widespread freezing spray.  Waves 9 ft subsiding to 6 ft.

      High: 2 °F

      NW 25kt
      9ftWaves Subsiding

    • Friday Night

      Friday Night:NW wind 15 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. A chance of snow showers.  Widespread freezing spray before 2am.  Waves 6 ft subsiding to 3 ft.

      Low: -1 °F

      NW 20kt
      6ftWaves Subsiding


High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.

Water temperature forecast is experimental.

Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point

Last Update: 9:08 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
Forecast Valid: 9pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026

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Detailed Forecast

Tonight
WNW wind around 25 kt. Snow showers. Widespread freezing spray. Waves 7 to 8 ft.
Tuesday
WNW wind 20 to 25 kt. Snow showers likely, mainly before 7am. Widespread freezing spray. Waves around 7 ft.
Tuesday Night
WSW wind 10 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Snow showers. Widespread freezing spray before 10pm. Waves 7 ft subsiding to 3 ft.
Wednesday
WSW wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. A chance of snow showers. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
Wednesday Night
NW wind 15 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. A chance of snow showers. Widespread freezing spray after 11pm. Waves 3 ft building to 8 ft.
Thursday
WNW wind around 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. A chance of snow showers. Widespread freezing spray. Waves 7 to 9 ft.
Thursday Night
NW wind around 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. A chance of snow showers. Widespread freezing spray. Waves 8 to 9 ft.
Friday
NW wind 20 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. A chance of snow showers. Widespread freezing spray. Waves 9 ft subsiding to 6 ft.
Friday Night
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. A chance of snow showers. Widespread freezing spray before 2am. Waves 6 ft subsiding to 3 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: 47.5°N 87.89°W
Last Update: 9:08 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
Forecast Valid: 9pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
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