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: Marquette to Munising MI (LSZ249) Issued by: National Weather Service Marquette, MI Last Update: 503 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 | |
Early This Morning: North gales to 35 knots with gale force gusts up to 43 knots. Snow showers. Heavy freezing spray. Waves 12 to 17 feet occasionally to 21 feet. Today: North gales to 35 knots backing northwest up to 30 knots by late morning. Gale force gusts up to 42 knots. Snow showers. Heavy freezing spray. Waves subsiding to 8 to 11 feet occasionally to 14 feet. Tonight: West wind up to 30 knots. Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Heavy freezing spray through the night. Waves subsiding to 5 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet. Tuesday: West wind 15 to 25 knots. Heavy freezing spray in the morning. Partly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Waves subsiding to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. Tuesday Night: Southwest wind 10 to 20 knots. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the evening, then a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas. | |
| Zone Forecast: Marquette to Munising MI (LSZ249) | |
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