Lake effect snow, blustery with blowing snow, falling temperatures, and cold wind chills
| NWS Forecast for: 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island (LHZ347) Issued by: National Weather Service Gaylord, MI Last Update: 133 PM EST Wed Jan 14 2026 |  |
Through Early Evening: North wind up to 30 knots. Heavy freezing spray. Numerous snow showers. Waves 5 to 8 feet. Waves occasionally around 9 feet. Tonight: North wind 15 to 25 knots. Heavy freezing spray. Isolated snow showers. Waves 5 to 8 feet. Thursday: Northwest wind 15 to 20 knots. Partly sunny. Waves 3 to 5 feet. Thursday Night: South wind 10 to 15 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves 2 feet or less. Friday: South wind 10 to 15 knots. Snow showers likely. Waves 2 to 3 feet. see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5. | |
| Zone Forecast: 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island (LHZ347) | |
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