Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West
Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef (GMZ042) Issued by: National Weather Service Key West, FL Last Update: 422 AM EST Fri Jan 2 2026 |  |
| Today: North to northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming variable near 5 knots this afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet, subsiding to around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming smooth. Tonight: Variable winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. nearshore waters smooth. Saturday: Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth. Saturday Night: Southwest to west winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Isolated showers. Sunday: Southwest to west winds near 10 knots, becoming west 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 1 foot, except building to 2 to 3 feet west of cosgrove shoal light. Nearshore waters a light chop, becoming a light to moderate chop. Isolated showers. Sunday Night: West to northwest winds near 10 knots, becoming north. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of cosgrove shoal light. Nearshore waters a light chop. Isolated showers. Monday: North to northeast winds near 10 knots, becoming northeast 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of cosgrove shoal light. Nearshore waters a light chop, becoming smooth to a light chop. Monday Night: Northeast to east winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. Tuesday And Tuesday Night: East winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. | |
| Zone Forecast: Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef (GMZ042) | |
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