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

Last Update: 759 AM CST Tue Dec 30 2025

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Duluth, MN Local Forecast Office

11NM SSW Silver Bay MN

Marine Zone Forecast

Today

West wind 5 to 10 knots. Chance of snow early in the morning, then snow likely late in the morning. Chance of snow in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less.

Tonight

Northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. Gusts up to 20 knots in the late evening and overnight. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 foot or less.

Wednesday

Northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. Gusts up to 20 knots increasing to 25 knots in the late morning and afternoon. Slight chance of snow in the morning. Waves 1 foot or less.

Wednesday Night

Northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. Gusts up to 25 knots decreasing to 20 knots after midnight. Mostly clear. Waves 1 foot or less.

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.