Widespread Accumulating Snow Spreads with Wind and Travel Impacts this Afternoon into Tonight.

Snowfall is expected to overspread northern Michigan later Tuesday morning…with the heaviest snowfall expected Tuesday afternoon and early evening before tapering off. Highest accumulations are expected from the Tip of the Mitt northward into eastern Upper where snow amounts may exceed 8 inches. Brisk south winds will also contribute to blowing and drifting snow. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (LHZ348) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (LHZ348)
Issued by: National Weather Service Gaylord, MI
Last Update: 715 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026
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Overnight: West wind 10 to 20 knots. Slight chance of snow showers. Waves 3 to 5 feet.

Saturday: West wind 10 to 15 knots. Sunny. Waves 2 to 3 feet.

Saturday Night: Light winds. Mostly cloudy. Waves 2 feet or less.

Sunday: Southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves 2 to 3 feet.

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

this is the last nearshore issuance of the season. The nearshore forecast will resume no later than march 25th.







Zone Forecast: Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (LHZ348)

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