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 >

Last Update: 921 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

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Tampa Bay, FL Local Forecast Office

6NM SE Sanibel FL

Marine Zone Forecast

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Today
North winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: northwest 5 feet at 8 seconds and northeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.
Tonight
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: northwest 3 feet at 7 seconds and northeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.
Tuesday
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: north 2 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.
Tuesday Night
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: north 3 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters choppy.
Wednesday
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: north 2 feet at 5 seconds. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
Wednesday Night
Northeast winds around 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: northeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. Bay and inland waters light chop.
Thursday
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Northeast winds around 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers in the evening.
Friday
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop.



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921 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026
 
 

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