Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Small Craft Advisory until January 16, 10:00 AM CST

Last Update: 1032 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

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Marine Zone Forecast

Overnight

Northwest to north winds near 25 knots, becoming north to northeast near 20 knots. Seas 8 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet, subsiding to 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. wave detail: northwest 9 feet at 8 seconds, becoming northwest 8 feet at 8 seconds.

Friday

Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming northeast to east near 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, subsiding to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 7 feet. Wave detail: northwest 6 feet at 8 seconds.

Friday Night

Northeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Isolated showers.

Saturday

North to northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 3 feet.

Saturday Night

North to northeast winds near 10 knots, becoming north 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. isolated showers.

Sunday

Northwest to north winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building to 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 7 feet. Isolated showers.

Sunday Night

North winds 20 to 25 knots, decreasing to 15 to 20 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet.

Monday

North to northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to near 15 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet.

Monday Night

North to northeast winds near 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.

Tuesday

North to northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet.

Tuesday Night

Northeast winds near 20 knots. Seas 5 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet.