
Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast
A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
- Hazardous Weather Outlook
- Small Craft Advisory in effect from December 30, 09:00 PM CST until December 31, 09:00 AM CST
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning in effect from December 31, 06:00 AM CST until January 1, 06:00 PM CST
- Gale Warning in effect from December 31, 09:00 AM CST until January 1, 06:00 PM CST
For More Weather Information:
Today

High: 20 °F
WNW 10kt
< 1ftTonight

Low: 12 °F
NNW 15kt
< 1ft
Small Craft AdvisoryWednesday

High: 16 °F
NW 20kt
1-2ft
Gale WarningWednesday Night

Low: 10 °F
WNW 25kt
2ft
Gale WarningNew Year's Day

High: 19 °F
WNW 25kt
2ft
Gale WarningThursday Night

Low: 13 °F
W 20kt
2ftFriday

High: 19 °F
WNW 20kt
1-2ftFriday Night

Low: 13 °F
NW 15kt
< 1ftSaturday

High: 21 °F
WNW 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: 11:14 am CST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid: 11am CST Dec 30, 2025-6pm CST Jan 5, 2026
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Detailed Forecast
*Notices:
- 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.
- 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.
ABOUT THIS FORECAST
| Point Forecast: | 47.14°N 88.19°W |
| Last Update: | 11:14 am CST Dec 30, 2025 |
| Forecast Valid: | 11am CST Dec 30, 2025-6pm CST Jan 5, 2026 |
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