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 >

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Marquette, MI Local Forecast Office

9NM NE Fairport MI

Marine Point Forecast

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    • Tonight

      Tonight:WSW wind 15 to 20 kt becoming NW after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 kt. Snow showers.   Waves around 1 ft.

      Low: 15 °F

      NW 20kt
      1ft

      Gale Warning
      Gale Warning

    • M.L.King Day

      M.L.King Day:NW wind 15 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Snow showers likely before noon, then a slight chance of snow showers after 5pm.   Waves 1 to 2 ft.

      High: 16 °FFalling Temperatures

      NW 25kt
      1-2ft

      Gale Warning
      Gale Warning

    • Monday Night

      Monday Night:W wind around 15 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.

      Low: -1 °F

      W 15kt
      < 1ft

    • Tuesday

      Tuesday:WSW wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.

      High: 10 °F

      WSW 15kt
      < 1ft

    • Tuesday Night

      Tuesday Night:WSW wind 5 to 10 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.

      Low: 10 °F

      WSW 10kt
      < 1ft

    • Wednesday

      Wednesday:W wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of snow showers.   Waves 1 ft or less.

      High: 19 °F

      W 10kt
      < 1ft

    • Wednesday Night

      Wednesday Night:W wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves around 1 ft.

      Low: 7 °F

      W 15kt
      1ft

    • Thursday

      Thursday:W wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Partly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.

      High: 12 °F

      W 15kt
      < 1ft

    • Thursday Night

      Thursday Night:W wind around 10 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.

      Low: -1 °F

      W 10kt
      < 1ft


High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.

Water temperature forecast is experimental.

Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point

Last Update: 7:43 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
Forecast Valid: 8pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026

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Detailed Forecast

Tonight
WSW wind 15 to 20 kt becoming NW after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 kt. Snow showers. Waves around 1 ft.
M.L.King Day
NW wind 15 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Snow showers likely before noon, then a slight chance of snow showers after 5pm. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Monday Night
W wind around 15 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Tuesday
WSW wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Tuesday Night
WSW wind 5 to 10 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Wednesday
W wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of snow showers. Waves 1 ft or less.
Wednesday Night
W wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves around 1 ft.
Thursday
W wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Partly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Thursday Night
W wind around 10 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.

*Notices:

  1. This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
  2. The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
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Point Forecast: 45.71°N 86.5°W
Last Update: 7:43 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
Forecast Valid: 8pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
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