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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and 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.


lhz349-181730-
sturgeon pt to alabaster mi-
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

.today...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots. slight chance of snow
showers early in the morning. chance of snow showers in the
afternoon. waves 2 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet in the
afternoon. 
.tonight...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.monday...west wind 15 to 25 knots. chance of snow showers. waves
3 to 5 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and 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.


lmz341-181730-
seul choix point to 5nm west of mackinac bridge-
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

.today...west wind 5 to 10 knots becoming south 10 to 15 knots in
the late morning. slight chance of snow showers early in the
morning, then chance of snow showers in the morning. snow showers
in the afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.tonight...west wind 15 to 20 knots. snow showers likely. waves
2 to 4 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. chance of snow showers. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 10 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and 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.


lmz342-181730-
norwood mi to 5nm west of mackinac bridge including little
traverse bay-
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from monday morning through monday
evening...

.today...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest 15 to
20 knots in the late morning. chance of snow showers early in the
morning, then snow showers likely in the morning. snow showers in
the afternoon. waves 2 feet or less building to 2 to 3 feet in
the afternoon. 
.tonight...west wind 15 to 20 knots. snow showers. waves 4 to
7 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. heavy freezing spray. snow showers likely. waves 5 to
8 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. chance of snow showers. waves 4 to 7 feet. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and 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.


lhz345-181730-
straits of mackinac within 5 nm of mackinac bridge including
mackinac island-
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

.today...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots early in the morning
becoming variable 10 knots or less, then becoming southeast 5 to
10 knots in the late morning becoming south. chance of snow
showers in the morning. snow showers in the afternoon. waves
2 feet or less. 
.tonight...west wind 5 to 10 knots. snow showers likely. waves
2 feet or less. 
.monday...northwest wind 10 to 20 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 10 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 feet or less. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and 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.


lmz344-181730-
sleeping bear point to grand traverse light mi-
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from monday morning through monday
evening...

.today...west wind 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest 10 to
15 knots in the morning, then becoming 10 to 20 knots in the
afternoon. snow showers likely early in the morning, then snow
showers in the afternoon. waves 2 feet or less building to 2 to
3 feet in the afternoon. 
.tonight...west wind 10 to 20 knots. snow showers. waves 5 to
8 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. heavy freezing spray. snow showers likely. waves 6 to
9 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 10 to 20 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. chance of snow showers. waves 4 to 7 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and 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.


lmz345-346-181730-
point betsie to sleeping bear point mi-
manistee to point betsie mi-
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from monday morning through monday
evening...

.today...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots. snow showers likely early
in the morning, then snow showers in the afternoon. waves 2 to
3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet in the morning. 
.tonight...west wind 15 to 25 knots. heavy freezing spray. snow
showers. waves 7 to 10 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. heavy freezing spray. snow showers likely. waves 9 to
12 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. chance of snow showers. waves 6 to 9 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 180921
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and 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.


lsz321-181730-
whitefish bay (u.s. portion)/whitefish point to point iroquois mi-
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

.today...east wind 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast in the late
morning. chance of snow showers early in the morning, then snow
showers in the afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.tonight...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. snow showers. waves
2 feet or less. 
.monday...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots. snow showers likely.
waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 4 to 6 feet. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 180921
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and 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.


lsz322-181730-
st. marys river point iroquois to e. potagannissing bay-
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

.today...light winds becoming east 5 to 10 knots in the late
morning. slight chance of snow showers early in the morning, then
snow showers likely in the afternoon. 
.tonight...southwest wind 5 to 10 knots. snow showers likely. 
.monday...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots. chance of snow showers. 
.monday night...west wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 180921
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and 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.


lhz346-181730-
st ignace to false detour channel-
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

.today...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast early in
the evening. slight chance of snow showers in the morning. snow
showers likely in the afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.tonight...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. snow showers likely.
waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 10 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 180921
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and 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.


lhz347-181730-
5nm east of mackinac bridge to presque isle light mi including
bois blanc island-
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

.today...west wind 10 to 15 knots becoming south in the late
morning. slight chance of snow showers early in the morning. snow
showers likely in the afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.tonight...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. snow showers likely.
waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. heavy freezing spray. chance of snow showers. waves
5 to 8 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
5 to 8 feet. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 180921
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and 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.


lhz348-181730-
presque isle light to sturgeon pt mi including thunder bay
national marine sanctuary-
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

.today...south wind 15 to 20 knots. slight chance of snow showers
early in the morning. chance of snow showers in the afternoon.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.tonight...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.monday...west wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around 35 knots.
heavy freezing spray. chance of snow showers. waves 5 to 8 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
5 to 8 feet. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lakes huron...
michigan and 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.


lmz323-181730-
grand traverse bay south of a line grand traverse light to
norwood mi-
421 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from monday morning through monday
evening...

.today...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots. snow showers likely early
in the morning, then snow showers in the afternoon. waves 2 feet
or less. 
.tonight...west wind 15 to 20 knots. snow showers. waves 4 to
6 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. snow showers. waves 4 to 7 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. chance of snow showers. waves 4 to 6 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


loz044-182200-
sodus bay to mexico bay along lake ontario-
1003 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through monday morning...
...gale warning in effect from monday morning through late
tuesday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from monday morning
through late tuesday night...

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to
10 to 15 knots. partly to mostly sunny. waves 4 to 7 feet
subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 9 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots. a chance of snow showers overnight. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to 40 knot
gales in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray. a chance of snow
showers in the morning, then lake effect snow showers likely in
the afternoon. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 11 to 15 feet. waves
occasionally around 19 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 40 knots diminishing to 30 knots.
heavy freezing spray. lake effect snow showers likely. waves
14 to 19 feet subsiding to 12 to 16 feet. waves occasionally
around 24 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots becoming southwest 15 to
25 knots. heavy freezing spray. lake effect snow showers. waves
10 to 14 feet subsiding to 7 to 10 feet. waves occasionally
around 18 feet. 
.wednesday...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 35 knot gales. snow showers likely. waves 3 to
6 feet building to 9 to 12 feet. waves occasionally around
15 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 15 feet subsiding to 9 to 12 feet.
waves occasionally around 19 feet. 

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


loz045-182200-
mexico bay to the saint lawrence river along lake ontario-
1003 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through monday morning...
...gale warning in effect from monday morning through late
tuesday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from monday morning
through late tuesday night...

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to
10 to 15 knots. lake effect snow showers. waves 4 to 7 feet
subsiding to 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around 9 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots. lake effect snow showers. waves 2 to 4 feet building to
3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to 40 knot
gales in the afternoon. lake effect snow showers. visibility one
quarter mile or less at times in the afternoon. waves 3 to 6 feet
building to 12 to 16 feet. waves occasionally around 20 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 40 knots diminishing to 30 knots
overnight. lake effect snow showers. visibility one quarter mile
or less at times. waves 13 to 17 feet subsiding to 11 to 15 feet.
waves occasionally around 22 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest. lake
effect snow showers. visibility one quarter mile or less at
times. waves 9 to 13 feet subsiding to 7 to 10 feet. waves
occasionally around 16 feet. 
.wednesday...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 40 knot gales. snow showers. waves 5 to 8 feet
building to 10 to 13 feet. waves occasionally around 16 feet. 
.thursday...west gales to 35 knots diminishing to 15 to 25 knots.
snow showers likely. waves 10 to 14 feet subsiding to 8 to
11 feet. waves occasionally around 18 feet. 

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lez040-041-182200-
buffalo to ripley along lake erie-
1003 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale warning in effect from monday morning through tuesday
morning...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from monday morning
through tuesday morning...

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. a chance of snow
showers early this afternoon. waves 3 to 6 feet. waves
occasionally around 7 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of snow
showers in the evening, then lake effect snow showers likely
overnight. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 6 feet. waves
occasionally around 7 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming west and
increasing to 35 knot gales in the afternoon. lake effect snow
showers. visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the
afternoon. waves 4 to 7 feet building to 10 to 14 feet. waves
occasionally around 18 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 35 knots diminishing to 30 knots.
lake effect snow showers. visibility one quarter mile or less at
times. waves 10 to 14 feet subsiding to 8 to 11 feet. waves
occasionally around 18 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots becoming southwest and
diminishing to 15 to 20 knots. lake effect snow showers. waves
6 to 10 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around
13 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest gales to 35 knots becoming west and
diminishing to 30 knots. snow showers likely. waves 3 to 6 feet
building to 6 to 10 feet. waves occasionally around 13 feet. 
.thursday...west winds to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to 20 knots.
a chance of snow showers. waves 5 to 9 feet subsiding to 4 to
7 feet. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lez020-182200-
upper niagara river and buffalo harbor-
1003 am est sun jan 18 2026

.rest of today...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. lake effect snow
showers likely late this morning, then a chance of snow showers
this afternoon. 
.tonight...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots. lake effect snow showers. 
.monday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west. lake
effect snow showers. visibility one quarter mile or less at
times. 
.monday night...west winds 15 to 20 knots. a chance of snow
showers. 
.tuesday...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest 10 to
15 knots. a chance of snow showers during the day, then lake
effect snow showers tuesday night. 
.wednesday...south winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west. snow
showers. 
.thursday...west winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. a chance of snow showers. 

the water temperature off buffalo is 33 degrees.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


loz043-182200-
hamlin beach to sodus bay along lake ontario
including irondequoit bay-
1003 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through monday morning...
...gale warning in effect from monday morning through late
tuesday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from monday morning
through late tuesday night...

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to
10 to 15 knots. partly to mostly sunny. waves 2 to 4 feet
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. a chance of snow
showers overnight. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west and
increasing to 35 knot gales in the afternoon. heavy freezing
spray. lake effect snow showers likely. waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 9 to 12 feet. waves occasionally around 15 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 35 knots diminishing to 30 knots.
heavy freezing spray. a chance of snow showers. waves 10 to
14 feet. waves occasionally around 18 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots becoming southwest 15 to
25 knots. heavy freezing spray. a chance of snow showers. waves
7 to 11 feet subsiding to 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around
14 feet. 
.wednesday...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest to
30 knots. a chance of snow showers. waves 2 to 4 feet building to
6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 
.thursday...west winds to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to 25 knots.
a chance of snow showers. waves 7 to 11 feet subsiding to 6 to
9 feet. waves occasionally around 14 feet. 

the water temperature off rochester is 36 degrees.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


loz042-182200-
niagara river to hamlin beach along lake ontario-
1003 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through monday morning...
...gale warning in effect from monday morning through late
tuesday night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from monday morning
through late tuesday night...

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. partly sunny
late this morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet
subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. waves occasionally around 6 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. a chance of snow
showers in the evening, then lake effect snow showers overnight.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west and
increasing to 40 knot gales in the afternoon. heavy freezing
spray. lake effect snow showers likely. waves 2 to 4 feet
building to 10 to 14 feet. waves occasionally around 18 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 40 knots diminishing to 30 knots.
heavy freezing spray. a chance of snow showers. waves 10 to
14 feet. waves occasionally around 18 feet. 
.tuesday...west gales to 35 knots becoming southwest and
diminishing to 15 to 25 knots. heavy freezing spray. a chance of
snow showers during the day, then lake effect snow showers likely
tuesday night. waves 8 to 11 feet subsiding to 5 to 8 feet. waves
occasionally around 14 feet. 
.wednesday...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west and
increasing to 35 knot gales. snow showers likely. waves 3 to
5 feet building to 7 to 11 feet. waves occasionally around
14 feet. 
.thursday...west gales to 35 knots diminishing to 15 to 25 knots.
a chance of snow showers. waves 7 to 11 feet subsiding to 5 to
8 feet. waves occasionally around 14 feet. 

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
939 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lez146>149-182115-
avon point to willowick oh-willowick to geneva-on-the lake oh-
geneva-on-the-lake to conneaut oh-conneaut oh to ripley ny-
939 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through monday morning...
...gale warning in effect from monday morning through late monday
night...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from monday morning
through late monday night...

.this afternoon...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to
10 to 15 knots. a slight chance of snow showers.
waves in ice free areas 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
waves in ice free areas occasionally around 6 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots. a chance of snow showers in the evening, then snow
showers likely overnight. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west and
increasing to 35 knot gales in the afternoon. snow showers. heavy
freezing spray in the afternoon. waves 3 to 5 feet building to
9 to 13 feet. waves occasionally around 16 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 35 knots becoming southwest and
diminishing to 30 knots. heavy freezing spray. snow showers
likely in the evening, then a chance of snow showers overnight.
waves 9 to 13 feet subsiding to 7 to 11 feet. waves occasionally
around 16 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

see lake erie open lakes forecast for tuesday through thursday.

the water temperature off toledo is 35 degrees, off cleveland 33
degrees, and off erie 32 degrees.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
939 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lez142>145-182115-
maumee bay to reno beach oh-reno beach to the islands oh-
the islands to vermilion oh-vermilion to avon point oh-
939 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from monday morning through monday
evening...

.this afternoon...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. a chance of snow
showers. waves in ice free areas 1 foot or less. 
.tonight...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots. a chance of snow showers. waves 1 foot or less. 
.monday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west and
increasing to 35 knot gales. a chance of snow showers. waves 2 
feet or less. 
.monday night...west winds to 30 knots becoming southwest 15 to
25 knots. a chance of snow showers in the evening. waves 1 foot
or less. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

see lake erie open lakes forecast for tuesday through thursday.

the water temperature off toledo is 35 degrees, off cleveland 33
degrees, and off erie 32 degrees.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 181518
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expires:202601182300;;104919

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five 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.


lsz148-182300-
oak point to saxon harbor wi-
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 4 pm cst this afternoon
through monday evening...

.rest of today...west wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow late in
the morning, then snow likely early in the afternoon. snow late.
waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 25 knots
increasing to 30 knots in the late evening and overnight. snow
likely in the evening, then chance of snow after midnight. heavy
freezing spray after midnight. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 5 to
8 feet in the late evening and overnight. waves occasionally to
10 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots becoming west 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots late in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray in the
morning. slight chance of snow in the morning. waves 4 to 7 feet
subsiding to 2 to 4 feet in the afternoon. waves occasionally to
9 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 25 knots
decreasing to 20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 2 to
4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet in the late evening and
overnight. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 181518
nshdlh
expires:202601182300;;104916

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five 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.


lsz147-182300-
sand island to bayfield wi-
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 4 pm cst this afternoon
through monday evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from 8 pm cst this
evening through monday morning...

.rest of today...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots becoming west with
gusts to around 20 knots late. chance of snow late in the
morning, then snow in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 30 knots in
the late evening and overnight. heavy freezing spray. chance of
snow. waves 4 to 6 feet building to 5 to 8 feet in the late
evening and overnight. waves occasionally to 11 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots. heavy freezing spray in the morning. slight chance of
snow in the morning. waves 4 to 6 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet
in the afternoon. waves occasionally to 8 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to
around 25 knots becoming west 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet after midnight. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 181518
nshdlh
expires:202601182300;;104915

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five 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.


lsz146-182300-
port wing to sand island wi-
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 4 pm cst this afternoon
through monday evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from 8 pm cst this
evening through monday morning...

.rest of today...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest
with gusts to around 20 knots late. chance of snow late in the
morning, then snow early in the afternoon. snow likely late.
waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots. heavy freezing spray through the night. chance of snow
in the evening. slight chance of snow after midnight. waves 4 to
6 feet building to 5 to 8 feet in the late evening and overnight.
waves occasionally to 10 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots. heavy freezing spray in the morning. waves 4 to 6 feet.
waves occasionally to 8 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to
around 25 knots becoming west 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet after midnight. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 181518
nshdlh
expires:202601182300;;104914

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five 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.


lsz145-182300-
duluth mn to port wing wi-
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 4 pm cst this afternoon
through monday evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from 8 pm cst this
evening through monday morning...

.rest of today...southwest wind 5 to 10 knots becoming northwest
10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots late. snow likely
late in the morning, then snow early in the afternoon. chance of
snow late. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots. slight chance of snow in the evening. heavy freezing
spray through the night. waves 4 to 6 feet. waves occasionally to
8 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 25 knots
decreasing to 20 knots early in the afternoon, then increasing to
25 knots late in the afternoon. partly sunny. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 25 knots
decreasing to 20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy in the
evening then becoming partly cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding
to 1 to 3 feet after midnight. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 181518
nshdlh
expires:202601182300;;104913

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five 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.


lsz144-182300-
two harbors to duluth mn-
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 4 pm this afternoon to
9 pm cst this evening...
...gale warning in effect from 9 pm cst this evening through late
tonight...

.rest of today...west wind 5 to 10 knots becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots late. snow likely late in
the morning, then snow early in the afternoon. chance of snow
late. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
increasing to 35 knots late in the evening, then decreasing to
30 knots after midnight. slight chance of snow in the evening.
waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet early in the morning. 
.monday...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 25 knots
decreasing to 20 knots early in the afternoon, then increasing to
25 knots late in the afternoon. partly sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 25 knots
decreasing to 20 knots in the late evening and overnight. mostly
cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. waves 1 to
3 feet. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 181518
nshdlh
expires:202601182300;;104912

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five 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.


lsz143-182300-
silver bay harbor to two harbors mn-
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 4 pm this afternoon to
9 pm cst this evening...
...gale warning in effect from 9 pm cst this evening through late
tonight...

.rest of today...west wind 5 to 10 knots becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots late. snow likely late in
the morning, then snow early in the afternoon. snow likely late.
waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
increasing to 35 knots in the late evening and early morning,
then decreasing to 30 knots early in the morning. slight chance
of snow in the evening. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
decreasing to 25 knots late in the morning, then decreasing to
20 knots early in the afternoon increasing to 25 knots late in
the afternoon. partly sunny. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 25 knots
decreasing to 20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy in the
evening then becoming partly cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 181518
nshdlh
expires:202601182300;;104911

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five 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.


lsz142-182300-
taconite harbor to silver bay harbor mn-
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 4 pm this afternoon to
9 pm cst this evening...
...gale warning in effect from 9 pm cst this evening through late
tonight...

.rest of today...west wind 5 to 10 knots becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots late. snow likely late in
the morning, then snow early in the afternoon. snow likely late.
waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
increasing to 35 knots in the late evening and overnight. chance
of snow in the evening. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
decreasing to 20 knots early in the afternoon, then increasing to
25 knots late in the afternoon. partly sunny. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to
25 knots decreasing to 20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy in
the evening then becoming partly cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 181518
nshdlh
expires:202601182300;;104910

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five 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.


lsz141-182300-
grand marais to taconite harbor mn-
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 4 pm this afternoon to
9 pm cst this evening...
...gale warning in effect from 9 pm cst this evening through late
tonight...

.rest of today...west wind 5 to 10 knots becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots with gusts to around 20 knots late. chance of snow late
in the morning, then snow early in the afternoon. snow likely
late. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
increasing to 35 knots in the late evening and overnight. chance
of snow in the evening. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 35 knots
decreasing to 25 knots. partly sunny. waves 1 to 3 feet. a gale
warning may be needed. 
.monday night...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to
25 knots decreasing to 20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy in
the evening then becoming partly cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 181518
nshdlh
expires:202601182300;;104909

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five 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.


lsz140-182300-
grand portage to grand marais mn-
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 4 pm this afternoon to
9 pm cst this evening...
...gale warning in effect from 9 pm cst this evening through late
tonight...

.rest of today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to
20 knots late. chance of snow late in the morning, then snow
early in the afternoon. snow likely late. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...north wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to 30 knots
increasing to 35 knots in the late evening and overnight. chance
of snow in the evening. waves 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally to
7 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gales to around
35 knots easing to 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around 25 knots
in the afternoon. slight chance of snow in the afternoon. waves
2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet in the afternoon. a gale
warning may be needed. 
.monday night...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to
25 knots decreasing to 20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy.
waves 1 to 2 feet. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdlh 181518
nshdlh
expires:202601182300;;104918

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five 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.


lsz121-182300-
chequamegon bay-bayfield to oak point wi-
918 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 4 pm cst this afternoon
through monday evening...

.rest of today...west wind 5 to 10 knots. chance of snow late in
the morning, then snow likely early in the afternoon. snow late.
waves 1 foot or less. 
.tonight...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 25 knots
increasing to 30 knots in the late evening and overnight. chance
of snow. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots becoming west 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
25 knots in the afternoon. slight chance of snow in the morning.
waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 25 knots.
mostly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 

note...wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kdtx 181524
nshdtx
expires:202601182330;;105055

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1024 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lhz443-182330-
port sanilac to port huron mi-
1024 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from monday morning through monday
evening...

.rest of today...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to
15 to 20 knots late in the afternoon. cloudy. isolated flurries
late in the morning, then isolated light snow showers in the
afternoon. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. cloudy with numerous
light snow showers. 
.monday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 20 to
25 knots with gusts to 35 knot gales in the late morning and
afternoon. cloudy with numerous light snow showers early in the
morning, then partly cloudy with scattered light snow showers in
the late morning and afternoon. 
.monday night...west winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots
diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. partly cloudy. 

waves omitted due to ice coverage.

see lake huron open lake forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kdtx 181524
nshdtx
expires:202601182330;;105056

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1024 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lez444-182330-
michigan waters of lake erie from detroit river to north cape mi-
1024 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from monday morning through monday
evening...

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to
10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. isolated
flurries. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. cloudy with scattered
light snow showers. 
.monday...west winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 35 knot gales.
cloudy early in the morning becoming partly cloudy. isolated
light snow showers. 
.monday night...west winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots
becoming southwest 15 to 20 knots in the late evening and
overnight. partly cloudy. 

waves omitted due to ice coverage.

see lake erie open lake forecast for days 3 through 5.

the water temperature at belle isle is 32 degrees.

$$

fzus53 kdtx 181524
nshdtx
expires:202601182330;;105053

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1024 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lhz441-182330-
port austin to harbor beach mi-
1024 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from monday morning through monday
evening...

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. cloudy with
scattered light snow showers. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet late in the afternoon. 
.tonight...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots diminishing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. cloudy. scattered light snow showers
early in the evening, then numerous light snow showers in the
late evening and overnight. waves 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally
around 7 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots becoming west to
30 knots with gusts to 35 knot gales in the late morning and
afternoon. mostly cloudy with scattered light snow showers. 
freezing spray early in the afternoon. waves 5 to 7 feet building
to 6 to 9 feet in the late morning and afternoon. waves 
occasionally around 12 feet. 
.monday night...west winds to 30 knots with gusts to 35 knot
gales diminishing to 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the
late evening and overnight. partly cloudy. freezing spray early 
in the evening. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 12 
feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

see lake huron open lake forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kdtx 181524
nshdtx
expires:202601182330;;105054

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1024 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lhz442-182330-
harbor beach to port sanilac mi-
1024 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from monday morning through monday
evening...

.rest of today...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to
15 to 20 knots late in the afternoon. cloudy. isolated flurries
late in the morning, then isolated light snow showers in the
afternoon. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. cloudy with numerous
light snow showers. 
.monday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 20 to
25 knots with gusts to 35 knot gales in the late morning and 
afternoon. mostly cloudy until late afternoon becoming partly 
cloudy. numerous light snow showers early in the morning, then 
scattered light snow showers in the late morning and afternoon. 
.monday night...west winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 35 knot
gales diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. partly
cloudy. 

waves omitted due to ice coverage.

see lake huron open lake forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kdtx 181524
nshdtx
expires:202601182330;;105051

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1024 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lhz422-182330-
inner saginaw bay sw of point au gres to bay port mi-
1024 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from monday morning through monday
evening...

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. cloudy.
scattered flurries. 
.tonight...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots diminishing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. cloudy. scattered light snow showers
early in the evening, then numerous light snow showers in the
late evening and overnight. 
.monday...west winds 20 to 25 knots increasing to 30 knots in the
late morning and afternoon. gusts to 35 knot gales. mostly cloudy
until late afternoon becoming partly cloudy. numerous light snow
showers early in the morning. 
.monday night...west winds to 30 knots with gusts to 35 knot
gales diminishing to 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the
late evening and overnight. partly cloudy. 

waves omitted due to ice coverage.

see lake huron open lake forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kdtx 181524
nshdtx
expires:202601182330;;105052

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
1024 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lhz421-182330-
outer saginaw bay sw of alabaster to port austin mi to inner
saginaw bay-
1024 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from monday morning through monday
evening...

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots increasing to
20 to 25 knots late in the afternoon. cloudy. scattered flurries.
waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet in the afternoon. waves
occasionally around 7 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots. cloudy with scattered
light snow showers. waves 4 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around
8 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots becoming west to
30 knots in the late morning and afternoon. gusts to 35 knot
gales. mostly cloudy until late afternoon becoming partly cloudy.
scattered light snow showers early in the morning. freezing spray
in the late morning and afternoon. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves 
occasionally around 12 feet. 
.monday night...west winds to 30 knots diminishing to 20 to
25 knots in the late evening and overnight. gusts to 35 knot
gales. partly cloudy. freezing spray until early morning. waves 6
to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 12 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

see lake huron open lake forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kgrb 181341
nshgrb
expires:202601181700;;101295

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
741 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz541-181700-
rock island passage to sturgeon bay wi-
741 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
morning...

.today...w wind 10 to 15 kts. waves 2 ft or less. a chance of
light snow. 
.tonight...w wind 10 to 20 kts with gale force gusts to around
40 kts becoming nw to 30 kts with gale force gusts to around
40 kts after midnight. waves 2 ft or less building to 3 to 5 ft
after midnight. light snow. areas of blowing snow after midnight.
.monday...nw gales to 35 kts with gale force gusts to around
40 kts decreasing to to 30 kts with gale force gusts to around
40 kts in the late morning and afternoon. waves 4 to 7 ft
subsiding to 3 to 5 ft in the afternoon. patchy blowing snow in
the morning. . 
.monday night...w wind 15 to 25 kts. waves 1 to 3 ft. mostly
cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy.  

$$

fzus53 kgrb 181341
nshgrb
expires:202601181700;;101294

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
741 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz521-522-181700-
green bay south of line from cedar river to rock island passage
and north of a line from oconto wi to little sturgeon bay wi-
green bay south of line from oconto wi to little sturgeon bay wi-
741 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
morning...

.today...sw wind 10 to 15 kts. waves 2 ft or less. a chance of
light snow. 
.tonight...w wind 10 to 15 kts increasing to to 30 kts with gale
force gusts to around 40 kts in the late evening and overnight.
waves 2 ft or less. light snow. patchy blowing snow after
midnight. 
.monday...nw wind to 30 kts. gusts to 40 kts in the morning.
waves 2 ft or less. patchy blowing snow. . 
.monday night...w wind 15 to 25 kts. waves 2 ft or less. partly
cloudy. a small craft advisory may be needed.  

$$

fzus53 kgrb 181341
nshgrb
expires:202601181700;;101296

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
741 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz542-543-181700-
sturgeon bay to two rivers wi-two rivers to sheboygan wi-
741 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
morning...

.today...w wind 10 to 15 kts. waves 2 ft or less. a chance of
light snow. 
.tonight...w wind 10 to 15 kts increasing to gales to 35 kts with
gale force gusts to around 40 kts. waves 1 to 3 ft building to
4 to 7 ft after midnight. light snow. areas of blowing snow after
midnight. 
.monday...nw gales to 35 kts with gale force gusts to around
40 kts backing w to 30 kts early in the afternoon. waves 4 to
7 ft subsiding to 3 to 5 ft in the afternoon. heavy freezing
spray and areas of blowing snow in the morning. a chance of light
snow in the morning. 
.monday night...w wind to 30 kts. waves 2 to 4 ft subsiding to
1 to 3 ft after midnight. partly cloudy.  

$$

fzus53 kgrr 181455
nshgrr
expires:202601182200;;103348

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
955 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz846-182200-
holland to grand haven mi-
955 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight through
tuesday morning...

.rest of today...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots. a chance of snow
showers late in the morning, then snow showers likely in the
afternoon. freezing spray through the day. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 20 to 25 knots increasing to gales to 35 knots
after midnight. snow showers. freezing spray. waves 6 to 8 feet
building to 8 to 12 feet after midnight. 
.martin luther king jr day...northwest gales to 45 knots. snow
showers. heavy freezing spray. waves 13 to 17 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 40 knots. snow showers. heavy freezing
spray. waves 10 to 14 feet. 
.tuesday...west gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots in the late
morning and afternoon. snow showers. waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest winds to 30 knots veering west in the late
morning and afternoon. snow showers. waves 7 to 10 feet. 
.thursday...west gales to 40 knots decreasing to 30 knots early in
the afternoon. snow showers likely. waves 7 to 10 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 181455
nshgrr
expires:202601182200;;103350

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
955 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz844-182200-
st joseph to south haven mi-
955 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight through
tuesday morning...

.rest of today...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots. freezing spray late
in the morning. cloudy with a chance of snow showers. waves 4 to
6 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots veering west gales to
35 knots after midnight. snow showers. freezing spray. waves 5 to
7 feet building to 8 to 12 feet after midnight. 
.martin luther king jr day...west gales to 45 knots. snow showers.
heavy freezing spray. waves 12 to 16 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 35 knots. snow showers likely. heavy
freezing spray. waves 9 to 13 feet. 
.tuesday...west gales to 35 knots backing southwest to 30 knots in
the late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy with a chance of snow
showers. waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest winds to 30 knots veering west gales to
35 knots early in the afternoon. cloudy with a chance of snow
showers. waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.thursday...west gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots early in
the afternoon. mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. waves
6 to 9 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 181455
nshgrr
expires:202601182200;;103349

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
955 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz845-182200-
south haven to holland mi-
955 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight through
tuesday morning...

.rest of today...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots. cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. freezing spray. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 20 to 25 knots increasing to gales to 35 knots
after midnight. snow showers. freezing spray. waves 6 to 8 feet
building to 8 to 12 feet after midnight. 
.martin luther king jr day...west gales to 45 knots. snow showers.
heavy freezing spray. waves 13 to 17 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 40 knots. snow showers. heavy freezing
spray. waves 10 to 14 feet. 
.tuesday...west gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots in the late
morning and afternoon. snow showers likely. waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest winds to 30 knots veering west gales to
35 knots in the late morning and afternoon. snow showers likely.
waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.thursday...west gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots early in
the afternoon. mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. waves
7 to 10 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 181455
nshgrr
expires:202601182200;;103347

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
955 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz847-182200-
grand haven to whitehall mi-
955 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight through
tuesday morning...

.rest of today...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots. a chance of snow
showers late in the morning, then snow showers likely in the
afternoon. freezing spray through the day. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 20 to 25 knots veering northwest gales to
35 knots after midnight. snow showers. freezing spray. waves 6 to
8 feet building to 8 to 12 feet after midnight. 
.martin luther king jr day...northwest gales to 45 knots. snow
showers. heavy freezing spray. waves 12 to 16 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 40 knots. snow showers likely. heavy
freezing spray. waves 9 to 13 feet. 
.tuesday...west gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots in the late
morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers.
waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest winds to 30 knots veering west in the late
morning and afternoon. snow showers. waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.thursday...west gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots early in
the afternoon. mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. waves
7 to 10 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 181455
nshgrr
expires:202601182200;;103346

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
955 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz848-182200-
whitehall to pentwater mi-
955 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight through
tuesday morning...

.rest of today...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy. a
chance of snow showers late in the morning, then a chance of snow
showers and a slight chance of light freezing rain in the afternoon.
waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 20 to 25 knots veering northwest gales to
35 knots after midnight. snow showers. freezing spray. waves 5 to
7 feet building to 7 to 11 feet after midnight. 
.martin luther king jr day...northwest gales to 45 knots. snow
showers. heavy freezing spray. waves 11 to 15 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 40 knots. mostly cloudy with a chance
of snow showers. heavy freezing spray. waves 9 to 13 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy with a chance of
snow showers. waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.wednesday...west winds to 30 knots increasing to gales to 35 knots
early in the afternoon. snow showers likely. waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.thursday...west gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots in the
late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy with a chance of snow
showers. waves 6 to 9 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 181455
nshgrr
expires:202601182200;;103345

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
955 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz849-182200-
pentwater to manistee mi-
955 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight through
tuesday morning...

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. snow showers likely
late in the morning, then a chance of snow showers in the afternoon.
waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 15 to 25 knots veering northwest to 30 knots
after midnight. snow showers. freezing spray. waves 4 to 6 feet
building to 7 to 10 feet after midnight. 
.martin luther king jr day...northwest gales to 40 knots. snow
showers. heavy freezing spray. waves 10 to 14 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 35 knots. mostly cloudy with a chance
of snow showers. heavy freezing spray. waves 8 to 12 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy with a chance of
snow showers. waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.wednesday...west winds to 30 knots. snow showers likely. waves 6 to
8 feet. 
.thursday...west gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots in the
late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves 6 to 8 feet. 

$$

fzus53 klot 180904
nshlot
expires:202601181615;;089924

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service chicago/romeoville il
304 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within 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 waves, along with the
average height of the highest 10 percent of the waves which will
occasionally be encountered.


lmz740>743-181615-
winthrop harbor to wilmette harbor il-
wilmette harbor to northerly island il-
northerly island to calumet harbor il-
calumet harbor il to gary in-
304 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
morning...

.today...southwest winds 15 to 25 kt. snow likely in the late 
afternoon. waves 2 to 4 ft. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 25 kt becoming west gales to 40 
kt after midnight. snow in the evening, then a slight chance of 
snow overnight. freezing spray overnight. waves 2 to 4 ft 
building to 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft. 
.monday...west gales to 35 kt diminishing to 30 kt in the morning. 
mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. waves 
4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft subsiding to 3 to 5 ft. 
.monday night...west winds 15 to 25 kt. mostly cloudy. waves 2 
to 4 ft. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 klot 180904
nshlot
expires:202601181615;;089925

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service chicago/romeoville il
304 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within 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 waves, along with the
average height of the highest 10 percent of the waves which will
occasionally be encountered.


lmz744-745-181615-
gary to burns harbor in-burns harbor to michigan city in-
304 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
afternoon...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight
through monday afternoon...

.today...southwest winds 15 to 25 kt. chance of snow in the 
late afternoon. waves 2 to 4 ft. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 25 kt becoming west gales to 
40 kt after midnight. snow in the evening, then a chance of snow 
overnight. heavy freezing spray overnight. waves building to 8
to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft.
.monday...west gales to 35 kt. heavy freezing spray. slight
chance of snow. waves 8 to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft subsiding 
to 7 to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft. 
.monday night...west winds 15 to 25 kt. freezing spray in the 
evening. waves 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft.

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 181511
nshmkx
expires:202601182300;;104612

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
911 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz645-182300-
north point light to wind point wi-
911 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
morning...

.rest of today...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots. chance of snow
early in the afternoon. snow late in the afternoon. waves 1 to
2 feet. 
.tonight...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots veering west 15 to
25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots late in the evening, then
rising to up to 30 knots with gusts to around 35 knots after
midnight rising to gales to 35 knots early in the morning. snow
through around midnight, then chance of snow after midnight.
heavy freezing spray after midnight. waves 1 to 2 feet building
to 5 to 7 feet. 
.monday...northwest gales to 35 knots with gusts to around
40 knots becoming west up to 30 knots in the afternoon. heavy
freezing spray in the morning. waves 5 to 7 feet subsiding to
3 to 5 feet in the afternoon. 
.monday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots becoming 15 to 20 knots
after midnight. mostly cloudy through around midnight then
becoming partly cloudy. waves 3 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to
2 feet early in the morning. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 181511
nshmkx
expires:202601182300;;104611

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
911 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz644-182300-
port washington to north point light wi-
911 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
morning...

.rest of today...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots easing to 10 to
15 knots late in the afternoon. chance of snow early in the
afternoon. snow late in the afternoon. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming west 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots late in the evening, then rising to up to 30 knots with
gusts to around 35 knots after midnight becoming northwest gales
to 35 knots early in the morning. snow through around midnight,
then chance of snow after midnight. waves 1 to 2 feet building to
4 to 6 feet in the late evening and overnight. 
.monday...northwest gales to 40 knots becoming west up to
30 knots in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray in the morning.
waves 5 to 7 feet subsiding to 4 to 6 feet in the late morning
and afternoon. 
.monday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots becoming 15 to 20 knots
after midnight. mostly cloudy through around midnight then
becoming partly cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to
2 feet after midnight. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 181511
nshmkx
expires:202601182300;;104610

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
911 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz643-182300-
sheboygan to port washington wi-
911 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
morning...

.rest of today...west wind 15 to 20 knots. chance of snow in the
afternoon. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 15 to 20 knots becoming 15 to 25 knots with
gusts to around 30 knots late in the evening, then rising to up
to 30 knots with gusts to around 35 knots after midnight becoming
northwest gales to 35 knots early in the morning. snow through
around midnight, then chance of snow after midnight. waves 1 to
2 feet building to 4 to 6 feet in the late evening and overnight.
.monday...northwest gales to 40 knots becoming west up to
30 knots in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray in the morning.
slight chance of snow in the morning. waves 5 to 7 feet subsiding
to 4 to 6 feet in the late morning and afternoon. 
.monday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots becoming 15 to 20 knots
early in the morning. mostly cloudy through around midnight then
becoming partly cloudy. waves 3 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to
2 feet after midnight. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 181511
nshmkx
expires:202601182300;;104613

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
911 am cst sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz646-182300-
wind point wi to winthrop harbor il-
911 am cst sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
morning...

.rest of today...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots. chance of snow
early in the afternoon. snow late in the afternoon. waves 1 to
2 feet. 
.tonight...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots veering west 15 to
25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots late in the evening, then
rising to up to 30 knots with gusts to around 40 knots after
midnight becoming northwest gales to 35 knots early in the
morning. snow through around midnight, then chance of snow after
midnight. waves 1 to 2 feet building to 4 to 6 feet. 
.monday...west gales to 35 knots easing to up to 30 knots late in
the afternoon. heavy freezing spray in the morning. waves 4 to
6 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots becoming 15 to 20 knots
after midnight, then becoming west 15 to 20 knots early in the
morning. mostly cloudy through around midnight then becoming
partly cloudy. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet after
midnight. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 181002
nshmqt
expires:202601182100;;093521

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lsz250-182100-
munising to grand marais mi-
502 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 7 am est this morning...
...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
afternoon...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight
through monday evening...

.early this morning...north wind less than 10 knots. snow
showers. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.today...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. snow showers through mid
morning, then a chance of snow showers by late morning. snow
showers likely late. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots with gale force gusts up to 40 knots by midnight, then
veering northwest up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up to
40 knots late. snow showers. heavy freezing spray late. waves
building to 10 to 14 feet occasionally to 18 feet. 
.monday...north gales to 35 knots backing northwest up to
30 knots in the afternoon. snow showers. heavy freezing spray.
waves building to 12 to 17 feet occasionally to 21 feet, then
subsiding to 8 to 11 feet occasionally to 14 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 20 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy. snow
showers likely in the evening, then a chance of snow showers
after midnight. heavy freezing spray through the night. waves
subsiding to 6 to 9 feet occasionally to 11 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 181002
nshmqt
expires:202601182100;;093520

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lsz249-182100-
marquette to munising mi-
502 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 7 am est this morning...
...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
afternoon...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight
through monday evening...

.early this morning...west wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.today...west wind 10 to 15 knots backing southwest by late
morning. cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers through mid
morning, then a chance of snow showers by late morning. snow
showers likely late. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 25 knots
with gale force gusts up to 42 knots by midnight, then becoming
northwest gales to 35 knots with gale force gusts up to 42 knots
late. snow showers. heavy freezing spray late. waves building to
12 to 17 feet occasionally to 21 feet. 
.monday...northwest gales to 35 knots diminishing to up to
30 knots in the afternoon. snow showers. heavy freezing spray.
waves building to 15 to 20 feet occasionally to 25 feet, then
subsiding to 8 to 11 feet occasionally to 14 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 20 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy. snow
showers likely in the evening, then a chance of snow showers
after midnight. heavy freezing spray through the night. waves
subsiding to 5 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 181002
nshmqt
expires:202601182100;;093519

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lsz248-182100-
huron islands to marquette mi-
502 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
afternoon...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight
through monday evening...

.early this morning...west wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy with a
slight chance of snow showers. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.today...west wind 5 to 15 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow
showers by late morning. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 28 knots
becoming northwest gales to 35 knots by midnight, then veering
north late. snow showers. heavy freezing spray by midnight. waves
building to 12 to 17 feet occasionally to 21 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots. gale force gusts up to
40 knots. mostly cloudy. snow showers likely in the morning, then
a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray
through the day. waves subsiding to 5 to 8 feet occasionally to
10 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 20 to 25 knots. heavy freezing spray in
the evening. mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. waves
subsiding to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 181002
nshmqt
expires:202601182100;;093518

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lsz247-182100-
lower entrance of portage canal to huron islands mi including
keweenaw and huron bays-
502 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
afternoon...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight
through monday evening...

.early this morning...southwest wind less than 10 knots. cloudy.
waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.today...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots veering west late. cloudy.
a slight chance of snow showers by late morning. a chance of snow
showers late. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 15 to 20 knots veering northwest up to
30 knots by midnight. gale force gusts up to 37 knots. snow
showers. heavy freezing spray by midnight. waves building to 7 to
10 feet occasionally to 13 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots becoming 20 to 25 knots
in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. heavy freezing spray in the
morning. snow showers likely in the morning, then a chance of
snow showers in the afternoon. waves subsiding to 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots. cloudy. a chance of
snow showers in the evening, then a slight chance of snow showers
after midnight. waves subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 181002
nshmqt
expires:202601182100;;093517

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lsz246-182100-
point isabelle to lower entrance of portage canal mi-
502 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
afternoon...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight
through monday evening...

.early this morning...west wind less than 10 knots. cloudy with a
slight chance of snow showers. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.today...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. a slight chance
of snow showers through early afternoon, then a chance of snow
showers late. waves building to 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 15 to 20 knots veering north up to 30 knots
by midnight. snow showers. waves building to 3 to 6 feet
occasionally to 8 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots becoming 15 to 20 knots
in the afternoon. gusts up to 33 knots. snow showers likely.
waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
28 knots. cloudy with a chance of snow showers. waves subsiding
to 1 to 2 feet, then building to 2 to 3 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 181002
nshmqt
expires:202601182100;;093515

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lsz245-182100-
manitou island to point isabelle mi-
502 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
afternoon...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from late tonight
through monday evening...

.early this morning...northwest wind less than 10 knots. cloudy
with a chance of snow showers. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.today...west wind 5 to 15 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow
showers through early afternoon, then snow showers likely late.
waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 15 to 20 knots veering north up to 30 knots
by midnight. gale force gusts up to 38 knots. snow showers. heavy
freezing spray by midnight. waves building to 10 to 14 feet
occasionally to 18 feet. 
.monday...north wind up to 30 knots backing northwest 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. snow showers likely. heavy freezing
spray. waves subsiding to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots. cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. waves subsiding to 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 181002
nshmqt
expires:202601182100;;093516

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lsz244-182100-
eagle river to manitou island mi-
502 am est sun jan 18 2026

...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from this evening
through monday evening...
...gale warning in effect from this evening through monday
afternoon...

.early this morning...northwest wind less than 10 knots. cloudy
with a chance of snow showers. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.today...southwest wind 5 to 15 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow
showers through early afternoon, then snow showers likely late.
waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet, then building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind up to 30 knots veering north by
midnight. gale force gusts up to 37 knots. snow showers. heavy
freezing spray. waves building to 11 to 15 feet occasionally to
19 feet. 
.monday...north wind up to 30 knots backing northwest 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. snow showers likely. heavy freezing
spray. waves subsiding to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. heavy freezing spray. waves subsiding to
3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 181002
nshmqt
expires:202601182100;;093513

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lsz243-182100-
upper entrance of portage canal to eagle river mi-
502 am est sun jan 18 2026

...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from this evening
through monday evening...
...gale warning in effect from this evening through monday
afternoon...

.early this morning...west wind less than 10 knots. cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. waves 2 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 to
2 feet. 
.today...south wind 10 to 15 knots veering southwest 15 to
20 knots late. cloudy. a chance of snow showers through early
afternoon, then snow showers late. waves building to 2 to 4 feet.
.tonight...northwest wind up to 30 knots veering north by
midnight. gale force gusts up to 37 knots. snow showers. heavy
freezing spray. waves building to 10 to 14 feet occasionally to
18 feet. 
.monday...north wind up to 30 knots backing northwest 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. snow showers likely. heavy freezing
spray. waves subsiding to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. heavy freezing spray. waves building to
4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet, then subsiding to 3 to 6 feet
occasionally to 8 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lsz242-182100-
ontonagon to upper entrance of portage canal mi-
502 am est sun jan 18 2026

...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from this evening
through monday evening...
...gale warning in effect from this evening through monday
morning...

.early this morning...south wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. waves 1 to 2 feet building to 2 to
3 feet. 
.today...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots becoming 15 to 20 knots
late. cloudy. a chance of snow showers through early afternoon,
then snow showers likely late. waves building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind up to 30 knots veering north by
midnight. snow showers. heavy freezing spray late. waves building
to 10 to 14 feet occasionally to 18 feet, then subsiding to 9 to
12 feet occasionally to 15 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots becoming 20 to 25 knots
in the afternoon. cloudy. snow showers likely in the morning,
then a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. waves subsiding
to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet, then building to 5 to
8 feet occasionally to 10 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. cloudy. a chance
of snow showers in the evening, then a slight chance of snow
showers after midnight. waves subsiding to 3 to 6 feet
occasionally to 8 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 181002
nshmqt
expires:202601182100;;093512

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lsz240-241-182100-
saxon harbor wi to black river mi-
black river to ontonagon mi-
502 am est sun jan 18 2026 /402 am cst sun jan 18 2026/

...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from this evening
through monday evening...
...gale warning in effect from this evening through monday
morning...

.early this morning...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots. cloudy with
a chance of snow showers. waves 2 to 3 feet building to 2 to
4 feet. 
.today...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots. cloudy. a slight chance
of snow showers through mid morning, then snow showers by late
morning. waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 15 to 25 knots veering north up to 30 knots
by midnight. snow showers. heavy freezing spray by midnight.
waves building to 9 to 12 feet occasionally to 15 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots backing west 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray in the morning.
mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. waves subsiding to
4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet, then building to 5 to 8 feet
occasionally to 10 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots. mostly cloudy. a chance
of snow showers in the evening, then a slight chance of snow
showers after midnight. waves subsiding to 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 181002
nshmqt
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lmz248-250-182100-
seul choix point to point detour mi-
5nm east of a line from fairport mi to rock island passage-
502 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
afternoon...

.early this morning...west wind less than 10 knots. cloudy with a
slight chance of snow showers. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.today...west wind less than 10 knots backing southwest 10 to
15 knots by late morning. cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers
through mid morning, then a chance of snow showers by late
morning. waves building to 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 10 to 15 knots with gale force gusts up to
37 knots increasing to 15 to 25 knots with gale force gusts up to
37 knots late. snow showers likely through late evening, then a
chance of snow showers by midnight. waves building to 2 to
4 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up
to 38 knots. mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. waves
building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet, then subsiding to
2 to 4 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots. partly cloudy. a slight
chance of snow showers in the evening. waves subsiding to 2 to
4 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 181002
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lmz221-182100-
green bay north of line from cedar river mi to rock island
passage-
502 am est sun jan 18 2026

...gale warning in effect from late tonight through monday
afternoon...

.early this morning...west wind less than 10 knots. cloudy. waves
calm to 1 foot. 
.today...west wind less than 10 knots backing southwest 10 to
15 knots by late morning. cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers
through early afternoon, then a chance of snow showers late.
waves calm to 1 foot. 
.tonight...west wind 10 to 15 knots becoming west 10 to 15 knots
with gale force gusts up to 36 knots by midnight, then veering
northwest 15 to 25 knots with gale force gusts up to 36 knots
late. snow showers likely through late evening, then a chance of
snow showers by midnight. waves building to 1 to 2 feet. 
.monday...northwest wind up to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to
25 knots in the afternoon. gale force gusts up to 38 knots.
mostly cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers in the morning.
waves building to 2 to 3 feet, then subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.monday night...west wind 10 to 20 knots. partly cloudy. waves
1 to 2 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 181002
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nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
501 am est sun jan 18 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore

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.


lsz251-182100-
grand marais to whitefish point mi-
502 am est sun jan 18 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 7 am est this morning...
...small craft advisory in effect from late tonight through
monday evening...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect from monday morning
through monday evening...

.early this morning...east wind less than 10 knots. snow showers
likely. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.today...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots veering south by late
morning. a chance of snow showers through early afternoon, then
snow showers likely late. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...south wind 10 to 15 knots veering southwest 10 to
20 knots with gusts up to 27 knots by midnight. snow showers.
waves building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet, then
subsiding to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 
.monday...north wind up to 30 knots backing northwest 20 to
25 knots in the afternoon. snow showers. heavy freezing spray.
waves building to 9 to 12 feet occasionally to 15 feet, then
subsiding to 7 to 10 feet occasionally to 13 feet. 
.monday night...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. cloudy. snow
showers likely in the evening, then a chance of snow showers
after midnight. heavy freezing spray through the night. waves
subsiding to 6 to 9 feet occasionally to 11 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$