Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Last Update: 422 AM EST Fri Jan 2 2026

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Key West, FL Local Forecast Office

33NM SSE Molasses Reef Light FL

Marine Zone Forecast

Today

North to northeast winds near 10 knots, becoming variable near 5 knots this afternoon. Seas around 2 feet, subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: northeast 2 feet at 6 seconds and west to northwest 1 foot at 6 seconds.

Tonight

Variable winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: northwest 1 foot at 4 seconds and northeast to east 1 foot at 5 seconds.

Saturday

Variable winds near 5 knots, becoming southwest to west in the afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave detail: northeast to east 1 foot at 5 seconds.

Saturday Night

Southwest to west winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Isolated showers.

Sunday

Southwest to west winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except building to 2 to 3 feet west of halfmoon shoal light. Isolated showers.

Sunday Night

Northwest to north winds near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of halfmoon shoal light. Isolated showers.

Monday

North to northeast winds near 10 knots, becoming northeast to east 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 3 feet west of halfmoon shoal light. Isolated showers.

Monday Night And Tuesday

East winds near 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.

Tuesday Night

East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.