Thanksgiving Lake Effect Snow and Winds

High impact lake effect snow event expected Wednesday evening through Friday. Snow amounts of 6” to 12” are likely in typical NW snow belts and areas near and south of Grand Traverse Bay. Read More >

Last Update: 206 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

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Gaylord, MI Local Forecast Office

8NM WSW Northport MI

Marine Zone Forecast

Today
South wind 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon, then becoming northwest up to 30 knots with gusts to around 45 knots early in the evening. Rain showers early in the morning, then chance of showers in the morning. Rain showers in the afternoon. Waves 2 feet or less building to 5 to 8 feet. Waves occasionally around 9 feet.
Tonight
Northwest gales to 35 knots with gusts to around 50 knots. Patchy blowing snow. Snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Waves 9 to 12 feet.
Thursday
Northwest gales to 35 knots. Patchy blowing snow. Snow showers. Waves 9 to 12 feet.
Thursday Night
Northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around 40 knots. Patchy blowing snow. Snow showers. Waves 6 to 9 feet.

winds and waves higher in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.



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206 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
 
 

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