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 >
Last Update: 916 AM PST Tue Dec 30 2025
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Marine Zone Forecast
Today
E wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 12 seconds.
Tonight
E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 13 seconds. A slight chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight.
Wed
E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.
Wed Night
SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: S 3 ft at 6 seconds and W 3 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
New Years Day
S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: S 5 ft at 8 seconds and W 4 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
Thu Night
S wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds and NW 4 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
Fri
S wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: S 8 ft at 7 seconds and W 3 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
Fri Night
S wind 25 to 30 kt, veering to SW 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave detail: SW 9 ft at 10 seconds and W 3 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
Sat
S wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave detail: SW 9 ft at 10 seconds and W 10 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.
Sat Night
S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave detail: S 2 ft at 8 seconds and W 10 ft at 13 seconds. Rain likely.
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