Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Northeast; Heavy Rain Returns to California

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Last Update: 245 PM CST Tue Dec 30 2025

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6NM WNW Michigan City IN

Marine Zone Forecast

Tonight
West winds 15 to 25 kt becoming northwest late. Snow in the evening. Waves 3 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft.
Wednesday
Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon. A chance of flurries in the morning, then snow in the afternoon. Waves 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft.
Wednesday Night
Northwest winds to 30 kt. Chance of snow in the evening. Freezing spray overnight. Waves 6 to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft.
Thursday
Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt becoming west 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy. Waves 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft.



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245 PM CST Tue Dec 30 2025
 
 

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