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: Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI (LSZ245) Issued by: National Weather Service Marquette, MI Last Update: 502 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 | |
Late This Afternoon: Northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. Snow showers likely. Heavy freezing spray. Waves 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet. Tonight: Northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. Snow showers likely through midnight, then a chance of snow showers late. Waves building to 5 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet, then subsiding to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. Tuesday: West wind 20 to 25 knots. Cloudy. A chance of snow showers through early afternoon, then snow showers likely late. Waves subsiding to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet, then building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. Tuesday Night: West wind 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 29 knots. Cloudy. Snow showers in the evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. Wednesday: West wind 10 to 20 knots. Cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet, then building to 2 to 3 feet. note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas. | |
| Zone Forecast: Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI (LSZ245) | |
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