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open lake forecast for lake ontario
national weather service buffalo ny
402 am est mon jan 19 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake ontario

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

.synopsis...a 29.6 inch low will move from near lake superior 
this morning to central quebec by tonight, while pushing an arctic 
cold front across the lake this afternoon. a 30.5 inch high will 
then slide east across the southeastern states tuesday and tuesday 
night, with a 29.8 inch low then making its way across the central 
great lakes wednesday, to central quebec thursday, and across 
atlantic canada friday.


loz062-191600-
lake ontario open waters from the niagara river to hamlin beach-
402 am est mon jan 19 2026

...gale warning in effect through late tuesday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect through late tuesday
night...

.today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west and
increasing to 40 knot gales this afternoon. heavy freezing spray.
lake effect snow early, then lake effect snow showers. a chance
of snow showers late. waves 3 to 6 feet building to 12 to
16 feet. waves occasionally around 20 feet. 
.tonight...west gales to 40 knots diminishing to 30 knots. heavy
freezing spray. a chance of snow showers in the evening, then
lake effect snow showers likely after midnight. waves 12 to
17 feet subsiding to 10 to 15 feet. waves occasionally around
22 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots. heavy freezing spray. lake
effect snow showers likely. waves 9 to 13 feet. waves
occasionally around 16 feet. 
.tuesday night...west winds to 30 knots becoming southwest. heavy
freezing spray. snow showers likely in the evening, then a chance
of snow showers overnight. waves 8 to 12 feet subsiding to 5 to
8 feet. waves occasionally around 15 feet. 
.wednesday...south winds to 30 knots becoming west. snow showers.
waves 3 to 6 feet building to 8 to 11 feet. waves occasionally
around 14 feet. 
.thursday...west winds to 30 knots. a chance of snow showers.
waves 8 to 12 feet subsiding to 7 to 10 feet. waves occasionally
around 15 feet. 
.friday...west winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of snow showers.
waves 5 to 8 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally
around 10 feet. 

$$

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open lake forecast for lake ontario
national weather service buffalo ny
402 am est mon jan 19 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake ontario

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

.synopsis...a 29.6 inch low will move from near lake superior 
this morning to central quebec by tonight, while pushing an arctic 
cold front across the lake this afternoon. a 30.5 inch high will 
then slide east across the southeastern states tuesday and tuesday 
night, with a 29.8 inch low then making its way across the central 
great lakes wednesday, to central quebec thursday, and across 
atlantic canada friday.


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lake ontario open waters from hamlin beach to the saint lawrence
river-
402 am est mon jan 19 2026

...gale warning in effect through late tuesday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect through late tuesday
night...

.today...southwest winds to 30 knots increasing to 40 knot gales
this afternoon. heavy freezing spray. lake effect snow showers.
waves 5 to 8 feet building to 13 to 17 feet. waves occasionally
around 22 feet. 
.tonight...west gales to 40 knots diminishing to 30 knots. heavy
freezing spray. lake effect snow showers. waves 15 to 20 feet
subsiding to 12 to 16 feet. waves occasionally around 26 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots increasing to 35 knot gales.
heavy freezing spray. lake effect snow showers. waves 10 to
15 feet. waves occasionally around 19 feet. 
.tuesday night...west winds to 30 knots becoming southwest. heavy
freezing spray. lake effect snow showers in the evening, then a
chance of snow showers overnight. waves 10 to 15 feet subsiding
to 7 to 11 feet. waves occasionally around 19 feet. 
.wednesday...south winds to 30 knots becoming southwest. snow
showers likely. waves 5 to 8 feet building to 10 to 13 feet.
waves occasionally around 16 feet. 
.thursday...west gales to 35 knots diminishing to 30 knots. snow
showers likely during the day, then a chance of snow showers
thursday night. waves 10 to 14 feet. waves occasionally around
18 feet. 
.friday...west winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of snow showers.
waves 7 to 10 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally
around 13 feet. 

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open lake forecast for lake erie
national weather service cleveland oh
313 am est mon jan 19 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake erie

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

.synopsis...
low pressure 29.50 inches will track across the upper great lakes
today and push an arctic cold front across lake erie later this
morning. high pressure 30.40 inches will quickly build across the
midwest and ohio valley tonight through tuesday. another low 
pressure 29.65 inches will quickly move through the upper great 
lakes late wednesday into wednesday night with another cold front
sweeping eastward across lake erie. 


lez162>164-191515-
detroit river lt. to maumee bay oh to reno beach oh beyond 5nm
offshoreline to us-canadian border-
reno beach to the islands oh beyond 5nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-
the islands to vermilion oh beyond 5 nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-
313 am est mon jan 19 2026

...gale warning in effect from 7 am est this morning through this
evening...
...low water advisory in effect from 7 am this morning to 10 pm
est this evening...

.today...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots will increase and become 
westerly gales up to 35 knots later today. snow likely this 
morning, then a chance of snow this afternoon. the lake is mostly 
ice covered.
.tonight...west winds to 30 knots. 
.tuesday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south. 
.wednesday...south winds to 30 knots becoming west and
diminishing to 15 to 20 knots. snow likely during the day. 
.thursday...west winds 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. 
.friday...west winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest. 

waves omitted due to the lake being mostly ice covered.

$$

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open lake forecast for lake erie
national weather service cleveland oh
313 am est mon jan 19 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake erie

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

.synopsis...
low pressure 29.50 inches will track across the upper great lakes
today and push an arctic cold front across lake erie later this
morning. high pressure 30.40 inches will quickly build across the
midwest and ohio valley tonight through tuesday. another low 
pressure 29.65 inches will quickly move through the upper great 
lakes late wednesday into wednesday night with another cold front
sweeping eastward across lake erie. 


lez165-191515-
vermilion to avon point oh beyond 5 nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-
313 am est mon jan 19 2026

...gale warning in effect from 7 am est this morning through this
evening...

.today...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots will increase and become 
westerly gales up to 35 knots later today. snow likely early, then
a chance of snow from late morning on. heavy freezing spray this 
afternoon. waves in ice free areas occasionally around 9 feet. the
lake is mostly ice covered.
.tonight...west winds to 30 knots. heavy freezing spray early. 
.tuesday...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming south. 
.wednesday...south winds to 30 knots becoming west and
diminishing to 15 to 20 knots. snow likely during the day, then a
chance of snow wednesday night. 
.thursday...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest. 
.friday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots. 

waves omitted due to the lake being mostly ice covered.

$$

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open lake forecast for lake erie
national weather service cleveland oh
313 am est mon jan 19 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake erie

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

.synopsis...
low pressure 29.50 inches will track across the upper great lakes
today and push an arctic cold front across lake erie later this
morning. high pressure 30.40 inches will quickly build across the
midwest and ohio valley tonight through tuesday. another low 
pressure 29.65 inches will quickly move through the upper great 
lakes late wednesday into wednesday night with another cold front
sweeping eastward across lake erie. 


lez166>169-191515-
avon point to willowick oh beyond 5 nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-willowick to geneva-on-the-
lake oh beyond 5nm off shoreline to us-canadian border-geneva-on-
the-lake to conneaut oh beyond 5 nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-
conneaut oh to ripley ny beyond 5 nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-
313 am est mon jan 19 2026

...gale warning in effect from 7 am est this morning through late
tonight...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from 7 am est this
morning through tuesday afternoon...

.today...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming west and increasing
to 35 knot gales this afternoon. snow. heavy freezing spray from
late morning on. waves 5 to 8 feet building to 12 to 16 feet.
waves occasionally around 20 feet. 
.tonight...west gales to 35 knots diminishing to 30 knots. heavy
freezing spray. snow. waves 10 to 15 feet subsiding to 7 to
10 feet. waves occasionally around 19 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots. heavy freezing spray. snow.
waves 7 to 11 feet. waves occasionally around 14 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming south.
heavy freezing spray in the evening. a chance of snow. waves 7 to
10 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around
13 feet. 
.wednesday...south winds to 30 knots becoming west 15 to
25 knots. snow likely during the day, then a chance of snow
wednesday night. waves 5 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around
11 feet. 
.thursday...west winds to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to 20 knots.
a chance of snow during the day. heavy freezing spray thursday
night. waves 6 to 10 feet subsiding to 4 to 7 feet. waves
occasionally around 13 feet. 
.friday...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots. waves 3 to 6 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 

$$

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open lake forecast for lake erie
national weather service cleveland oh
313 am est mon jan 19 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake erie

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

.synopsis...
low pressure 29.50 inches will track across the upper great lakes
today and push an arctic cold front across lake erie later this
morning. high pressure 30.40 inches will quickly build across the
midwest and ohio valley tonight through tuesday. another low 
pressure 29.65 inches will quickly move through the upper great 
lakes late wednesday into wednesday night with another cold front
sweeping eastward across lake erie. 


lez061-191515-
ripley to buffalo ny extending from 5nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-
313 am est mon jan 19 2026

...gale warning in effect from 7 am est this morning through
tuesday morning...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from 7 am est this
morning through tuesday afternoon...

.today...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming west and increasing
to 40 knot gales this afternoon. snow. heavy freezing spray this
afternoon. waves 5 to 8 feet building to 10 to 15 feet. waves
occasionally around 19 feet. 
.tonight...west gales to 35 knots diminishing to 30 knots. heavy
freezing spray. snow. waves 10 to 15 feet subsiding to 8 to
11 feet. waves occasionally around 19 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots. heavy freezing spray. snow.
waves 7 to 11 feet. waves occasionally around 14 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. heavy freezing
spray in the evening. snow in the evening, then a chance of snow
overnight. waves 7 to 10 feet subsiding to 5 to 8 feet. waves
occasionally around 13 feet. 
.wednesday...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest to
30 knots. snow. waves 3 to 6 feet building to 6 to 10 feet. waves
occasionally around 13 feet. 
.thursday...west winds to 30 knots. a chance of snow. waves 6 to
10 feet. waves occasionally around 13 feet. 
.friday...west winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. heavy freezing spray during the day. a chance of snow.
waves 3 to 6 feet. 

$$

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open lake forecast for lake huron
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
428 am est mon jan 19 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles off shore on lake huron

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

.synopsis...several successive disturbances of varying magnitude
work through the central great lakes through much of this week.
this results in elevated winds, waves, freezing spray, and
additional snowfall, especially once arctic air surges by monday.
gale warnings are in effect for most waters monday.


lhz463-464-191730-
lake huron from harbor beach to port sanilac beyond 5nm off shore-
lake huron from port sanilac to port huron beyond 5nm off shore-
428 am est mon jan 19 2026

...heavy freezing spray warning in effect through this evening...
...gale warning in effect from 11 am est this morning through
this evening...

.today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west to 30 knots
with gusts to 35 knot gales. snow in the morning...then snow
likely in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray. waves 5 to 7 feet
building to 8 to 12 feet in the afternoon. waves occasionally
around 15 feet. 
.tonight...west winds to 30 knots decreasing to 20 to 25 knots
after midnight. gusts to 35 knot gales. heavy freezing spray.
waves 8 to 12 feet. waves occasionally around 15 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots decreasing to 15 to 20 knots early in the afternoon.
heavy freezing spray in the morning. waves 5 to 7 feet. waves
occasionally around 10 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. a chance of snow
after midnight. waves 4 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around
8 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to
25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots late in the evening.
freezing spray in the morning. snow in the morning...then a
chance of snow late in the morning. waves 5 to 7 feet. waves
occasionally around 10 feet. 
.thursday...west winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots. freezing spray. waves 5 to 7 feet. waves occasionally
around 10 feet. 
.friday...west winds 20 to 25 knots decreasing to 15 to 20 knots.
waves 3 to 5 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

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open lake forecast for lake huron
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
428 am est mon jan 19 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles off shore on lake huron

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

.synopsis...several successive disturbances of varying magnitude
work through the central great lakes through much of this week.
this results in elevated winds, waves, freezing spray, and
additional snowfall, especially once arctic air surges by monday.
gale warnings are in effect for most waters monday.


lhz361-191730-
lake huron from 5nm east of mackinac bridge to presque isle lt
beyond 5 nm off shore-
428 am est mon jan 19 2026

...heavy freezing spray warning in effect through this evening...

.today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 20 to
25 knots late in the morning...then veering to the northwest with
gusts to around 30 knots early in the afternoon increasing to
30 knots late in the afternoon. snow. heavy freezing spray in the
afternoon. waves 4 to 6 feet building to 8 to 12 feet in the
afternoon. waves occasionally around 15 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 20 to 25 knots. gusts to 30 knots early in
the evening. a chance of snow in the evening. heavy freezing
spray. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 12 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds 20 to 25 knots. heavy freezing spray. waves
5 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around 10 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots decreasing to
10 to 15 knots after midnight. waves 4 to 6 feet. waves
occasionally around 8 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west 15 to
20 knots late in the evening. a chance of snow. freezing spray
late in the evening. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 5 to 7 feet
late in the evening. waves occasionally around 10 feet. 
.thursday...west winds 20 to 25 knots. gusts to 30 knots. heavy
freezing spray. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around
12 feet. 
.friday...west winds 20 to 25 knots becoming northwest 15 to
20 knots. waves 4 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 8 feet. 


$$

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open lake forecast for lake huron
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
428 am est mon jan 19 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles off shore on lake huron

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

.synopsis...several successive disturbances of varying magnitude
work through the central great lakes through much of this week.
this results in elevated winds, waves, freezing spray, and
additional snowfall, especially once arctic air surges by monday.
gale warnings are in effect for most waters monday.


lhz362-363-462-191730-
lake huron from presque isle light to sturgeon point mi beyond
5nm off shore-
lake huron from sturgeon point to alabaster mi beyond 5nm off
shore-
lake huron from port austin to harbor beach beyond 5nm off shore-
428 am est mon jan 19 2026

...heavy freezing spray warning in effect through this evening...
...gale warning in effect from 11 am est this morning through
this evening...

.today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west to 30 knots
with gusts to 35 knot gales. snow in the morning...then snow
likely in the afternoon. freezing spray. waves 5 to 7 feet
building to 10 to 14 feet in the afternoon. waves occasionally
around 18 feet. 
.tonight...west winds to 30 knots with gusts to 35 knot gales
decreasing to 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots in the
late evening and overnight. a chance of snow in the evening.
heavy freezing spray. waves 10 to 14 feet subsiding to 6 to
9 feet early in the morning. waves occasionally around 18 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds 20 to 25 knots. gusts to 30 knots early in
the morning. heavy freezing spray. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves
occasionally around 12 feet. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots decreasing to
15 to 20 knots after midnight. freezing spray. waves 5 to 7 feet.
waves occasionally around 10 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to
25 knots late in the evening. a chance of snow. freezing spray
late in the evening. waves 5 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around
10 feet. 
.thursday...west winds 20 to 25 knots increasing to 30 knots
early in the evening...then decreasing to 20 to 25 knots by
midnight. heavy freezing spray. waves 8 to 12 feet. waves
occasionally around 15 feet. 
.friday...west winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots
becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots by midnight. heavy freezing
spray. waves 5 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around 10 feet. 


$$

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lake st clair forecast
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
346 am est mon jan 19 2026

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the highest
1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the average of
the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

.synopsis...several successive disturbances of varying magnitude
work through the central great lakes through much of this week.
this results in elevated winds, waves, freezing spray, and
additional snowfall, especially once arctic air surges in this
morning. gale warnings are in effect for most waters today.


lcz460-191700-
lake st clair-
346 am est mon jan 19 2026

...gale warning in effect from 7 am est this morning through this
evening...

.today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 20 to 25 knots
with gusts to 35 knot gales in the late morning and afternoon. light
snow in the morning...then a chance of light snow in the afternoon.
.tonight...west winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots becoming
southwest 15 to 20 knots after midnight. partly cloudy this evening
becoming mostly cloudy.
.tuesday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy.
.tuesday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming south 10 to
15 knots in the late evening and overnight. partly cloudy ...then
mostly cloudy with a chance of light snow after midnight.
.wednesday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy with a
chance of light snow.
.thursday...west winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy.
.friday...northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. partly cloudy.

waves omitted due to ice coverage.

$$

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open lake forecast for lake michigan
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
309 am cst mon jan 19 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan.

waves are provided as a range of significant wave heights, which
is the average of the highest 1/3 of the wave, along with the
average height of the highest 10% of the waves which will
occasionally be encountered.

.synopsis...

low pressure around 29.5 inches will move from the eastern upper
peninsula of michigan to eastern ontario today. an arctic cold 
front will move east of the lake into this morning, with rapidly 
increasing west northwest winds behind it. widespread gales are 
then expected through today, with a gale warning in effect until 
6 pm cst this evening for all of lake michigan.

winds will weaken somewhat this evening into early tuesday 
morning, as high pressure around 30.4 inches remains well south of
the region. winds will shift southwesterly tuesday afternoon, as 
the high moves into tennessee. elevated waves and arriving arctic
air will lead to areas of heavy freezing spray through tuesday 
morning. a heavy freezing spray warning remains in effect until 
12 pm cst tuesday for all of lake michigan.

west to southwest winds will continue into wednesday, as low 
pressure around 29.6 inches passes across the lake. winds will 
increase further and shift west to northwest wednesday night, as 
another arctic cold front crosses lake michigan. a few gale force
gusts may occur. arriving arctic air and elevated wave heights 
will support additional periods of moderate to potentially heavy 
freezing spray wednesday night into thursday. 

winds will turn north to northwest friday, as strong high 
pressure around 30.8 inches builds into the northern great plains.


lmz080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-191630-
lake michigan from michigan city in to st. joseph mi 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from sheboygan to port washington wi 5 nm offshore
to mid lake-
lake michigan from port washington to north point light wi 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from north point light to wind point wi 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from wind point wi to winthrop harbor il 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from winthrop harbor to wilmette harbor il 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from wilmette harbor il to michigan city in 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from whitehall to pentwater mi 5 nm offshore to mid
lake-
lake michigan from grand haven to whitehall mi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
lake michigan from holland to grand haven mi 5 nm offshore to mid
lake-
lake michigan from south haven to holland mi 5 nm offshore to mid
lake-
lake michigan from st. joseph to south haven mi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
309 am cst mon jan 19 2026

sheboygan wi to pentwater mi south...

...gale warning in effect through this afternoon...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect through tuesday
morning...

.today...west gales to 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt. heavy freezing
spray. scattered snow showers. waves 12 to 16 ft occasionally to
21 ft. 
.tonight...west winds to 30 kt. heavy freezing spray. scattered
snow showers. waves 8 to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft subsiding to
8 to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 kt diminishing to 15 to 25 kt late in
the morning, then becoming west 15 to 25 kt early in the
afternoon becoming southwest 10 to 20 kt late. chance of snow
showers in the morning. heavy freezing spray in the morning, then
freezing spray in the afternoon. waves 7 to 10 ft occasionally to
13 ft subsiding to 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft. 
.tuesday night...southwest winds 10 to 20 kt increasing to 15 to
25 kt. chance of snow in the evening, then snow overnight. waves
4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. 
.wednesday...west winds 15 to 25 kt increasing to 30 kt. chance
of snow in the morning. waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft. 
.wednesday night...west winds to 30 kt increasing to gales to
35 kt. freezing spray. chance of snow. waves 6 to 9 ft
occasionally to 12 ft building to 7 to 10 ft occasionally to
13 ft. 
.thursday...west winds to 30 kt. freezing spray. chance of snow.
waves 7 to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft. 
.friday...northwest winds to 30 kt. heavy freezing spray. chance
of snow. waves 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft.  

$$

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open lake forecast for lake michigan
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
309 am cst mon jan 19 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan.

waves are provided as a range of significant wave heights, which
is the average of the highest 1/3 of the wave, along with the
average height of the highest 10% of the waves which will
occasionally be encountered.

.synopsis...

low pressure around 29.5 inches will move from the eastern upper
peninsula of michigan to eastern ontario today. an arctic cold 
front will move east of the lake into this morning, with rapidly 
increasing west northwest winds behind it. widespread gales are 
then expected through today, with a gale warning in effect until 
6 pm cst this evening for all of lake michigan.

winds will weaken somewhat this evening into early tuesday 
morning, as high pressure around 30.4 inches remains well south of
the region. winds will shift southwesterly tuesday afternoon, as 
the high moves into tennessee. elevated waves and arriving arctic
air will lead to areas of heavy freezing spray through tuesday 
morning. a heavy freezing spray warning remains in effect until 
12 pm cst tuesday for all of lake michigan.

west to southwest winds will continue into wednesday, as low 
pressure around 29.6 inches passes across the lake. winds will 
increase further and shift west to northwest wednesday night, as 
another arctic cold front crosses lake michigan. a few gale force
gusts may occur. arriving arctic air and elevated wave heights 
will support additional periods of moderate to potentially heavy 
freezing spray wednesday night into thursday. 

winds will turn north to northwest friday, as strong high 
pressure around 30.8 inches builds into the northern great plains.


lmz261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-191630-
lake michigan from seul choix point to rock island passage 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan south of a line from seul choix point to the
mackinac bridge and north of a line from charlevoix mi to south
fox island 5 nm offshore-
lake michigan from charlevoix to point betsie mi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
lake michigan from point betsie to manistee mi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
lake michigan from rock island passage to sturgeon bay wi-
lake michigan from sturgeon bay to two rivers wi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
lake michigan from two rivers to sheboygan wi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
lake michigan from pentwater to manistee mi 5 nm offshore to mid
lake-
309 am cst mon jan 19 2026

sheboygan wi to pentwater mi north...

...gale warning in effect through this afternoon...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect through tuesday
morning...

.today...northwest gales to 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt. scattered
snow showers. waves 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft subsiding 
to 8 to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft. 
.tonight...west winds to 30 kt. heavy freezing spray. isolated
snow showers. waves 7 to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft subsiding to
6 to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 kt diminishing to 15 to 25 kt. heavy
freezing spray in the morning. waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to
10 ft subsiding to 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. 
.tuesday night...west winds 15 to 25 kt diminishing to 10 to
20 kt. chance of snow overnight. waves 3 to 5 ft. 
.wednesday...west winds 10 to 20 kt increasing to 15 to 25 kt.
chance of snow. waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. 
.wednesday night...west winds to 30 kt. freezing spray. chance of
snow. waves 6 to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft. 
.thursday...west winds to 30 kt. heavy freezing spray. waves 6 to
9 ft occasionally to 12 ft. 
.friday...northwest winds to 30 kt. waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally
to 8 ft.  

$$

fzus63 kmqt 190901
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open lake forecast for lake superior
national weather service marquette mi
400 am est mon jan 19 2026

for waters beyond 5 nautical miles of shore on lake superior.

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

.synopsis...

a low of 29.6 inches over eastern lake superior drops south into the 
eastern u.p this morning before moving to quebec this afternoon 
while a high pressure of 30.6 inches is dropping south over the 
plains. this high builds weak ridging of 30.0 inches over much of 
lake superior today, which strengthens to 30.1 inches by tuesday 
morning as a very weak trough of 30.0 inches scoots through the 
lake. a 29.8 inch low then moves over lower michigan on wednesday 
ahead of a secondary 29.8 inch low moving into lake superior later 
in the day. as the lows phase and continue east wednesday night into 
thursday, a weak remnant trough of 30.0 inches extends over the 
lake. after that, a 31.0 inch high builds from the canadian prairies 
into the northern plains thursday night through friday. this high 
builds into the upper midwest friday night into saturday as it 
weakens to 30.7 inches.



lsz265-192100-
lake superior west of line from manitou island to marquette mi
beyond 5nm from shore-
400 am est mon jan 19 2026

...gale warning in effect until 1 pm est this afternoon...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect through tuesday
evening...

.early this morning...north gales to 45 knots. heavy freezing
spray. snow showers. waves 12 to 17 feet occasionally to 21 feet.
.today...northwest gales to 40 knots. heavy freezing spray. snow
showers in the morning. a chance of snow showers in the
afternoon. waves subsiding to 5 to 8 feet occasionally to
10 feet. 
.tonight...northwest gales to 35 knots diminishing to 20 to
30 knots by midnight. heavy freezing spray. a chance of snow
showers. waves subsiding to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.tuesday...west gales to 35 knots diminishing to 20 to 30 knots
by mid afternoon. heavy freezing spray. a chance of snow showers.
waves building to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet, then
subsiding to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.tuesday night...west winds 20 to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to
25 knots after midnight. a slight chance of snow showers. waves
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots veering west in the
afternoon. a chance of snow showers. waves subsiding to calm to
2 feet, then building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.wednesday night...west winds 20 to 30 knots becoming northwest
gales to 35 knots after midnight. heavy freezing spray. a chance
of snow showers. waves building to 5 to 8 feet occasionally to
10 feet. 
.thursday...west gales to 35 knots veering northwest. heavy
freezing spray. a chance of snow showers. waves subsiding to 3 to
5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 
.friday...northwest gales to 35 knots diminishing to 20 to
30 knots. a chance of snow showers. waves 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet. 

note, wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus63 kmqt 190901
glfls 
expires:202601192100;;147909

open lake forecast for lake superior
national weather service marquette mi
400 am est mon jan 19 2026

for waters beyond 5 nautical miles of shore on lake superior.

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

.synopsis...

a low of 29.6 inches over eastern lake superior drops south into the 
eastern u.p this morning before moving to quebec this afternoon 
while a high pressure of 30.6 inches is dropping south over the 
plains. this high builds weak ridging of 30.0 inches over much of 
lake superior today, which strengthens to 30.1 inches by tuesday 
morning as a very weak trough of 30.0 inches scoots through the 
lake. a 29.8 inch low then moves over lower michigan on wednesday 
ahead of a secondary 29.8 inch low moving into lake superior later 
in the day. as the lows phase and continue east wednesday night into 
thursday, a weak remnant trough of 30.0 inches extends over the 
lake. after that, a 31.0 inch high builds from the canadian prairies 
into the northern plains thursday night through friday. this high 
builds into the upper midwest friday night into saturday as it 
weakens to 30.7 inches.



lsz162-192100-
lake superior west of a line from saxon harbor wi to grand
portage mn beyond 5nm-
400 am est mon jan 19 2026 /300 am cst mon jan 19 2026/

...gale warning in effect until 7 am est /6 am cst/ this
morning...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect through this evening...

.early this morning...northwest gales to 35 knots. heavy freezing
spray. a slight chance of snow showers. waves 6 to 9 feet
occasionally to 11 feet. 
.today...northwest winds 20 to 30 knots. heavy freezing spray. a
chance of snow showers. waves subsiding to 3 to 6 feet
occasionally to 8 feet. 
.tonight...northwest winds 20 to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to
25 knots by midnight. a chance of snow showers. waves subsiding
to 2 to 4 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds 15 to 25 knots. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.tuesday night...west winds 10 to 20 knots. waves subsiding to
calm to 2 feet. 
.wednesday...west winds 10 to 20 knots. a chance of snow showers.
waves building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.wednesday night...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots. waves 2 to
4 feet. 
.thursday...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots. waves subsiding to
calm to 2 feet. 
.friday...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to
20 knots. waves building to 1 to 3 feet, then subsiding to calm
to 2 feet. 

note, wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus63 kmqt 190901
glfls 
expires:202601192100;;147914

open lake forecast for lake superior
national weather service marquette mi
400 am est mon jan 19 2026

for waters beyond 5 nautical miles of shore on lake superior.

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

.synopsis...

a low of 29.6 inches over eastern lake superior drops south into the 
eastern u.p this morning before moving to quebec this afternoon 
while a high pressure of 30.6 inches is dropping south over the 
plains. this high builds weak ridging of 30.0 inches over much of 
lake superior today, which strengthens to 30.1 inches by tuesday 
morning as a very weak trough of 30.0 inches scoots through the 
lake. a 29.8 inch low then moves over lower michigan on wednesday 
ahead of a secondary 29.8 inch low moving into lake superior later 
in the day. as the lows phase and continue east wednesday night into 
thursday, a weak remnant trough of 30.0 inches extends over the 
lake. after that, a 31.0 inch high builds from the canadian prairies 
into the northern plains thursday night through friday. this high 
builds into the upper midwest friday night into saturday as it 
weakens to 30.7 inches.



lsz267-192100-
lake superior from grand marais mi to whitefish point mi 5nm off
shore to the us/canadian border-
400 am est mon jan 19 2026

...gale warning in effect until 1 pm est this afternoon...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect through late tuesday
night...

.early this morning...north gales to 40 knots. heavy freezing
spray. snow showers. waves 6 to 9 feet occasionally to 11 feet
building to 7 to 10 feet occasionally to 13 feet. 
.today...north gales to 40 knots becoming northwest gales to
35 knots by mid afternoon. heavy freezing spray. snow showers.
waves building to 10 to 14 feet occasionally to 18 feet, then
subsiding to 8 to 11 feet occasionally to 14 feet. 
.tonight...northwest winds 20 to 30 knots becoming north 15 to
25 knots by midnight, then backing northwest late. heavy freezing
spray. snow showers. waves subsiding to 6 to 9 feet occasionally
to 11 feet. 
.tuesday...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west 20 to
30 knots by late morning, then increasing to gales to 35 knots by
mid afternoon. heavy freezing spray. snow showers likely. waves
building to 7 to 10 feet occasionally to 13 feet. 
.tuesday night...west gales to 35 knots becoming southwest 15 to
25 knots after midnight. heavy freezing spray. a chance of snow
showers. waves subsiding to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of snow
showers. waves subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.wednesday night...west winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to 20 to
30 knots after midnight. heavy freezing spray. snow showers
likely in the evening. a chance of snow showers after midnight.
waves building to 7 to 10 feet occasionally to 13 feet. 
.thursday...west gales to 35 knots veering northwest. heavy
freezing spray. snow showers likely. a chance of snow showers.
waves subsiding to 5 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet. 
.friday...northwest winds 20 to 30 knots becoming north 15 to
25 knots. heavy freezing spray. a chance of snow showers. waves
subsiding to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet. 

note, wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus63 kmqt 190901
glfls 
expires:202601192100;;147913

open lake forecast for lake superior
national weather service marquette mi
400 am est mon jan 19 2026

for waters beyond 5 nautical miles of shore on lake superior.

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

.synopsis...

a low of 29.6 inches over eastern lake superior drops south into the 
eastern u.p this morning before moving to quebec this afternoon 
while a high pressure of 30.6 inches is dropping south over the 
plains. this high builds weak ridging of 30.0 inches over much of 
lake superior today, which strengthens to 30.1 inches by tuesday 
morning as a very weak trough of 30.0 inches scoots through the 
lake. a 29.8 inch low then moves over lower michigan on wednesday 
ahead of a secondary 29.8 inch low moving into lake superior later 
in the day. as the lows phase and continue east wednesday night into 
thursday, a weak remnant trough of 30.0 inches extends over the 
lake. after that, a 31.0 inch high builds from the canadian prairies 
into the northern plains thursday night through friday. this high 
builds into the upper midwest friday night into saturday as it 
weakens to 30.7 inches.



lsz266-192100-
lake superior east of a line from manitou island to marquette mi
and west of a line from grand marais mi to the us/canadian border
beyond 5nm from shore-
400 am est mon jan 19 2026

...gale warning in effect through this evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect through tuesday
evening...

.early this morning...north gales to 45 knots. heavy freezing
spray. snow showers. waves 12 to 17 feet occasionally to 21 feet.
.today...north gales to 40 knots becoming northwest gales to
35 knots by mid afternoon. heavy freezing spray. snow showers.
waves subsiding to 8 to 11 feet occasionally to 14 feet. 
.tonight...northwest gales to 35 knots diminishing to 20 to
30 knots by midnight. heavy freezing spray. snow showers likely.
waves subsiding to 6 to 9 feet occasionally to 11 feet. 
.tuesday...west gales to 35 knots diminishing to 20 to 30 knots.
heavy freezing spray. snow showers likely in the morning. a
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. waves 6 to 9 feet
occasionally to 11 feet. 
.tuesday night...west winds 20 to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to
25 knots after midnight. freezing spray. a chance of snow
showers. waves subsiding to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest winds 10 to 20 knots becoming west 15 to
25 knots in the afternoon. a chance of snow showers. waves
subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.wednesday night...west winds 20 to 30 knots becoming northwest
gales to 35 knots after midnight. heavy freezing spray. a chance
of snow showers. waves building to 7 to 10 feet occasionally to
13 feet. 
.thursday...northwest gales to 35 knots. heavy freezing spray. a
chance of snow showers. waves subsiding to 5 to 8 feet
occasionally to 10 feet. 
.friday...northwest gales to 35 knots diminishing to 20 to
30 knots. heavy freezing spray. a chance of snow showers. waves
subsiding to 4 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet. 

note, wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus63 kmqt 190901
glfls 
expires:202601192100;;147910

open lake forecast for lake superior
national weather service marquette mi
400 am est mon jan 19 2026

for waters beyond 5 nautical miles of shore on lake superior.

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

.synopsis...

a low of 29.6 inches over eastern lake superior drops south into the 
eastern u.p this morning before moving to quebec this afternoon 
while a high pressure of 30.6 inches is dropping south over the 
plains. this high builds weak ridging of 30.0 inches over much of 
lake superior today, which strengthens to 30.1 inches by tuesday 
morning as a very weak trough of 30.0 inches scoots through the 
lake. a 29.8 inch low then moves over lower michigan on wednesday 
ahead of a secondary 29.8 inch low moving into lake superior later 
in the day. as the lows phase and continue east wednesday night into 
thursday, a weak remnant trough of 30.0 inches extends over the 
lake. after that, a 31.0 inch high builds from the canadian prairies 
into the northern plains thursday night through friday. this high 
builds into the upper midwest friday night into saturday as it 
weakens to 30.7 inches.



lsz263-192100-
lake superior from saxon harbor wi to upper entrance to portage
canal mi 5nm off shore to the us/canadian border including isle
royale national park-
400 am est mon jan 19 2026

...gale warning in effect until 7 am est this morning...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect through tuesday
evening...

.early this morning...north gales to 35 knots. heavy freezing
spray. snow showers. waves 8 to 11 feet occasionally to 14 feet. 
.today...north winds 20 to 30 knots becoming northwest 15 to
25 knots by late morning, then increasing to 20 to 30 knots by
mid afternoon. heavy freezing spray. snow showers likely in the
morning. a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. waves
subsiding to 5 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet. 
.tonight...northwest winds 20 to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to
25 knots by midnight. heavy freezing spray. a chance of snow
showers. waves subsiding to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds 15 to 25 knots. heavy freezing spray. a
slight chance of snow showers. waves 3 to 6 feet occasionally to
8 feet. 
.tuesday night...west winds 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to
20 knots after midnight. a slight chance of snow showers after
midnight. waves subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.wednesday...west winds 10 to 20 knots. a chance of snow showers.
waves subsiding to 1 to 3 feet, then building to 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet. 
.wednesday night...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to
20 to 30 knots after midnight. heavy freezing spray. waves
building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.thursday...northwest winds 20 to 30 knots. heavy freezing spray.
waves subsiding to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 
.friday...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots. waves subsiding to 2 to
4 feet, then building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 

note, wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus63 kmqt 190901
glfls 
expires:202601192100;;147911

open lake forecast for lake superior
national weather service marquette mi
400 am est mon jan 19 2026

for waters beyond 5 nautical miles of shore on lake superior.

waves are the significant wave height - the average of the
highest 1/3 of the wave spectrum. occasional wave height is the
average of the highest 1/10 of the wave spectrum.

.synopsis...

a low of 29.6 inches over eastern lake superior drops south into the 
eastern u.p this morning before moving to quebec this afternoon 
while a high pressure of 30.6 inches is dropping south over the 
plains. this high builds weak ridging of 30.0 inches over much of 
lake superior today, which strengthens to 30.1 inches by tuesday 
morning as a very weak trough of 30.0 inches scoots through the 
lake. a 29.8 inch low then moves over lower michigan on wednesday 
ahead of a secondary 29.8 inch low moving into lake superior later 
in the day. as the lows phase and continue east wednesday night into 
thursday, a weak remnant trough of 30.0 inches extends over the 
lake. after that, a 31.0 inch high builds from the canadian prairies 
into the northern plains thursday night through friday. this high 
builds into the upper midwest friday night into saturday as it 
weakens to 30.7 inches.



lsz264-192100-
lake superior from upper entrance to portage canal to manitou
island mi 5nm off shore to the us/canadian border-
400 am est mon jan 19 2026

...gale warning in effect until 1 pm est this afternoon...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect through tuesday
evening...

.early this morning...north gales to 35 knots. heavy freezing
spray. snow showers. waves 9 to 12 feet occasionally to 15 feet
building to 10 to 14 feet occasionally to 18 feet. 
.today...north gales to 35 knots becoming northwest 20 to
30 knots by late morning, then diminishing to 15 to 25 knots by
mid afternoon. heavy freezing spray. snow showers likely. waves
subsiding to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet. 
.tonight...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots. heavy freezing spray.
a chance of snow showers. waves subsiding to 3 to 6 feet
occasionally to 8 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds 15 to 25 knots. heavy freezing spray. a
slight chance of snow showers. waves 3 to 6 feet occasionally to
8 feet. 
.tuesday night...west winds 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to
20 knots after midnight. freezing spray in the evening. a slight
chance of snow showers. waves subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.wednesday...west winds 10 to 20 knots veering northwest in the
afternoon. a chance of snow showers. waves subsiding to 1 to
3 feet, then building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 
.wednesday night...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to
20 to 30 knots after midnight. heavy freezing spray. waves
building to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet. 
.thursday...northwest winds 20 to 30 knots. heavy freezing spray.
waves subsiding to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 
.friday...northwest winds 20 to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to
25 knots. heavy freezing spray. waves building to 3 to 6 feet
occasionally to 8 feet. 

note, wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$