Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Last Update: 907 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025

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Chicago, IL Local Forecast Office

6NM WNW Michigan City IN

Marine Zone Forecast

Rest Of Today
Northwest storm force winds to 50 kt diminishing to 40 kt gales. Freezing spray. Snow likely late in the morning, then chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Waves 12 to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft.
Tonight
Northwest gales to 40 kt easing to 35 kt gales. Chance of snow showers in the evening. Freezing spray. Waves 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft subsiding to 7 to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft.
Tuesday
West winds 15 to 25 kt. Slight chance of snow in the afternoon. Waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft subsiding to 3 to 5 ft.
Tuesday Night
West winds 20 to 25 kt. Slight chance of snow in the evening. Waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft.



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907 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025
 
 

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