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open lake forecast for lake ontario
national weather service buffalo ny
402 pm est wed feb 4 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake ontario

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

.synopsis...a 30.0 inch low over the mid saint lawrence valley 
will track to the gulf of maine today. meanwhile, a 30.4 inch high 
will settle into the lower ohio valley through thursday. a strong 
cold front will then cross the lower great lakes later friday and 
friday night, with a 30.5 inch high building into the central great 
lakes and ohio valley saturday. the high pressure will then build 
east over the lake through sunday.


loz063>065-050400-
lake ontario open waters from hamlin beach to the saint lawrence
river-
402 pm est wed feb 4 2026

.tonight...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots. a chance of snow showers early, then lake effect snow
showers likely late this evening. a chance of snow showers after
midnight. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.thursday...northwest winds 10 knots or less becoming west. a
chance of snow showers in the morning. waves 2 feet or less. 
.thursday night...southwest winds 10 knots or less becoming south
10 to 15 knots. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday...south winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest. a chance
of snow showers in the morning, then snow showers likely in the
afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.friday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest
to 30 knots. snow showers. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 6 to
9 feet. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 
.saturday...northwest winds to 30 knots becoming north 15 to
25 knots. snow showers likely during the day, then a chance of
snow showers saturday night. waves 6 to 9 feet subsiding to 3 to
6 feet. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 
.sunday...north winds 5 to 15 knots becoming west. waves 1 to
3 feet. 
.monday...west winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northeast. waves
2 feet or less. 

$$

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open lake forecast for lake ontario
national weather service buffalo ny
402 pm est wed feb 4 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake ontario

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

.synopsis...a 30.0 inch low over the mid saint lawrence valley 
will track to the gulf of maine today. meanwhile, a 30.4 inch high 
will settle into the lower ohio valley through thursday. a strong 
cold front will then cross the lower great lakes later friday and 
friday night, with a 30.5 inch high building into the central great 
lakes and ohio valley saturday. the high pressure will then build 
east over the lake through sunday.


loz062-050400-
lake ontario open waters from the niagara river to hamlin beach-
402 pm est wed feb 4 2026

.tonight...northwest winds 5 to 15 knots. a chance of snow
showers from late evening on. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.thursday...northwest winds 10 knots or less becoming southwest.
waves 1 foot or less. 
.thursday night...southwest winds 5 to 15 knots increasing to
15 to 20 knots. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. snow showers. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest and
increasing to 30 knots. snow showers likely. waves 2 to 4 feet
building to 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 
.saturday...northwest winds to 30 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. a chance of snow showers during the day. waves 6 to
9 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. waves occasionally around
11 feet. 
.sunday...northwest winds around 10 knots becoming west. waves
1 to 2 feet. 
.monday...west winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northeast. waves
around 1 foot. 

$$

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open lake forecast for lake erie
national weather service cleveland oh
303 pm est wed feb 4 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake erie

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

.synopsis...
a ridge averaging 30.30 inches will persist over the region
through thursday. low pressure 29.60 inches will move east across
the upper great lakes and across southern ontario on friday, 
pushing a cold front east across lake erie friday evening. high 
pressure 30.50 inches will build southeast across the great lakes 
over the weekend before shifting east on monday.


lez162>164-050330-
detroit river lt. to maumee bay oh to reno beach oh beyond 5nm
offshoreline to us-canadian border-
reno beach to the islands oh beyond 5nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-
the islands to vermilion oh beyond 5 nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-
303 pm est wed feb 4 2026

.tonight...northwest winds 10 knots or less becoming west. the
lake is mostly ice covered.
.thursday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. 
.thursday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to
15 to 20 knots. a chance of snow showers overnight. 
.friday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west. snow
showers. 
.friday night...northwest winds to 30 knots. a chance of snow
showers in the evening. 
.saturday...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest
5 to 15 knots. 
.sunday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. 
.monday...south winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest. 

waves omitted due to the lake being mostly ice covered.

$$

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open lake forecast for lake erie
national weather service cleveland oh
303 pm est wed feb 4 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake erie

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

.synopsis...
a ridge averaging 30.30 inches will persist over the region
through thursday. low pressure 29.60 inches will move east across
the upper great lakes and across southern ontario on friday, 
pushing a cold front east across lake erie friday evening. high 
pressure 30.50 inches will build southeast across the great lakes 
over the weekend before shifting east on monday.


lez061-165>169-050330-
ripley to buffalo ny extending from 5nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-
vermilion to avon point oh beyond 5 nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-
avon point to willowick oh beyond 5 nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-willowick to geneva-on-the-
lake oh beyond 5nm off shoreline to us-canadian border-geneva-on-
the-lake to conneaut oh beyond 5 nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-
conneaut oh to ripley ny beyond 5 nm off shoreline to us-
canadian border-
303 pm est wed feb 4 2026

.tonight...northwest winds 10 knots or less becoming west. the
lake is mostly ice covered.
.thursday...southwest winds 10 knots or less. 
.thursday night...southwest winds 5 to 15 knots increasing to
15 to 20 knots. a chance of snow showers overnight. 
.friday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west. snow
showers. 
.friday night...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to
30 knots. a chance of snow showers. 
.saturday...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 5 to
15 knots. 
.sunday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south. 
.monday...south winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest. 

waves omitted due to the lake being mostly ice covered.

$$

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lake st clair forecast
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
347 pm est wed feb 4 2026

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

.synopsis...high pressure, 30.50 inches, affords quiet marine weather 
today and thursday. a clipper and arctic cold front then impact 
the central great lakes late friday-saturday bringing gale and 
heavy freezing spray concerns. 


lcz460-050500-
lake st clair-
347 pm est wed feb 4 2026

.tonight...light and variable winds. partly cloudy.
.thursday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south 10 to 15
knots late in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. a chance of light snow
in the afternoon.
.thursday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy with
a chance of light snow.
.friday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest 15 to 20
knots early in the afternoon. light snow until late afternoon.
.friday night...northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30
knots diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy
early in the evening becoming partly cloudy. a small craft advisory
may be needed.
.saturday...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 5 to 10
knots. mostly clear.
.sunday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. partly cloudy.
.monday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. mostly cloudy.

waves omitted due to ice coverage.

$$

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open lake forecast for lake huron
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
346 pm est wed feb 4 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles off shore on lake huron

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

.synopsis...high pressure, 30.50 inches, affords quiet marine weather 
today and thursday. a clipper and arctic cold front then impact 
the central great lakes late friday-saturday bringing gale and 
heavy freezing spray concerns. 


lhz361-050500-
lake huron from 5nm east of mackinac bridge to presque isle lt
beyond 5 nm off shore-
346 pm est wed feb 4 2026

...heavy freezing spray watch in effect from friday afternoon
through late friday night...

.tonight...west winds 5 to 10 knots. waves 2 feet or less. 
.thursday...south winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to
15 knots in the late morning and afternoon. snow likely in the
afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.thursday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots. a chance of snow in
the evening...then snow after midnight. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.friday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest 15 to
20 knots with gusts to around 30 knots in the late morning and
early afternoon...then increasing to 30 knots with gusts to
35 knot gales early in the afternoon. snow in the morning. waves
1 to 3 feet building to 4 to 6 feet in the late morning and
afternoon. waves occasionally around 8 feet. 
.friday night...northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to
around 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 20 knots in the late evening
and overnight. heavy freezing spray in the evening. waves 4 to
6 feet. waves occasionally around 8 feet. 
.saturday...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots decreasing to 10 to
15 knots late in the morning...then decreasing to 5 to 10 knots
late in the afternoon veering to the northwest 5 to 10 knots late
in the evening. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...south winds 5 to 10 knots. waves 2 feet or less. 
.monday...south winds 5 to 10 knots backing to the east by
midnight. waves 2 feet or less. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

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open lake forecast for lake huron
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
346 pm est wed feb 4 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles off shore on lake huron

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

.synopsis...high pressure, 30.50 inches, affords quiet marine weather 
today and thursday. a clipper and arctic cold front then impact 
the central great lakes late friday-saturday bringing gale and 
heavy freezing spray concerns. 


lhz362-363-462-050500-
lake huron from presque isle light to sturgeon point mi beyond
5nm off shore-
lake huron from sturgeon point to alabaster mi beyond 5nm off
shore-
lake huron from port austin to harbor beach beyond 5nm off shore-
346 pm est wed feb 4 2026

...gale watch in effect from friday afternoon through late friday
night...
...heavy freezing spray watch in effect from friday afternoon
through late friday night...

.tonight...west winds 5 to 10 knots backing to the southwest
early in the morning. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.thursday...southwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south 15 to
20 knots. a chance of snow in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 3 to 5 feet in the afternoon. 
.thursday night...south winds 15 to 20 knots. a chance of snow.
waves 4 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 8 feet. 
.friday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west 15 to
20 knots in the late morning and early afternoon...then becoming
northwest to 30 knots with gusts to 40 knot gales early in the
afternoon. snow likely in the morning. freezing spray in the
afternoon. waves 4 to 6 feet building to 8 to 12 feet early in
the afternoon. waves occasionally around 15 feet. 
.friday night...northwest at 35 knot gales with gusts to 40 knot
gales becoming north 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots. heavy freezing spray. waves 12 to 16 feet. waves
occasionally around 20 feet. a gale warning may be needed. 
.saturday...northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. heavy freezing spray.
waves 8 to 12 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet late in the
afternoon. waves occasionally around 15 feet. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to 5 to 10 knots
early in the evening...then increasing to 10 to 15 knots by
midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.monday...south winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to 5 to 10 knots
early in the evening...then becoming southeast 10 to 15 knots by
midnight. waves 2 to 4 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

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open lake forecast for lake huron
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
346 pm est wed feb 4 2026

for waters beyond five nautical miles off shore on lake huron

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

.synopsis...high pressure, 30.50 inches, affords quiet marine weather 
today and thursday. a clipper and arctic cold front then impact 
the central great lakes late friday-saturday bringing gale and 
heavy freezing spray concerns. 


lhz463-464-050500-
lake huron from harbor beach to port sanilac beyond 5nm off shore-
lake huron from port sanilac to port huron beyond 5nm off shore-
346 pm est wed feb 4 2026

...gale watch in effect from friday afternoon through late friday
night...

.tonight...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots backing to the west in
the late evening and overnight. waves 2 feet or less. 
.thursday...south winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. a chance of snow in the afternoon.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.thursday night...south winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. a chance of snow in the evening...then
snow likely after midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest 15 to
20 knots with gusts to 35 knot gales early in the afternoon.
snow. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet early in the
afternoon. 
.friday night...northwest at 35 knot gales decreasing to 30 knots
in the late evening and overnight. gusts to 40 knot gales. waves
8 to 12 feet. waves occasionally around 15 feet. a gale warning
may be needed. 
.saturday...northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 35 knot
gales decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. waves 6 to 9 feet subsiding
to 3 to 5 feet late in the afternoon. waves occasionally around
12 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 5 to
10 knots. waves 2 feet or less. 
.monday...south winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to 5 to 10 knots.
waves 2 feet or less. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

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open lake forecast for lake michigan
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
226 pm cst wed feb 4 2026

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

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

.synopsis...

high pressure of 30.5 inches overhead this afternoon will shift
to the southeast this evening into tonight ahead of an
approaching shortwave. light winds will pick up later tonight
into thursday out of the southwest as the pressure gradient 
tightens. 

low pressure of 29.4 inches will head eastward through james 
bay thursday night and continue eastward into quebec on friday, 
dragging a cold front through the great lakes region. moderate 
westerly winds thursday night will increase out of the northwest
friday behind the front. a gale watch is in effect for the open 
waters from mid-morning friday through the evening hours. 
additionally, a period of heavy freezing spray is looking likely 
from friday afternoon through friday night.


lmz080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-050445-
lake michigan from michigan city in to st. joseph mi 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from sheboygan to port washington wi 5 nm offshore
to mid lake-
lake michigan from port washington to north point light wi 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from north point light to wind point wi 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from wind point wi to winthrop harbor il 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from winthrop harbor to wilmette harbor il 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from wilmette harbor il to michigan city in 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan from whitehall to pentwater mi 5 nm offshore to mid
lake-
lake michigan from grand haven to whitehall mi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
lake michigan from holland to grand haven mi 5 nm offshore to mid
lake-
lake michigan from south haven to holland mi 5 nm offshore to mid
lake-
lake michigan from st. joseph to south haven mi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
226 pm cst wed feb 4 2026

sheboygan wi to pentwater mi south...

...gale watch in effect from friday morning through friday
evening...

.tonight...northwest winds 5 to 10 kt becoming southwest 10 to
15 kt. waves 1 to 3 ft. 
.thursday...southwest winds 10 to 20 kt. chance of snow. waves
2 to 4 ft building to 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft. 
.thursday night...southwest winds 10 to 20 kt becoming west.
chance of snow in the evening, then snow likely overnight. waves
4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft. 
.friday...northwest gales to 35 kt becoming north gales to 40 kt.
chance of snow in the morning. waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to
10 ft building to 12 to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft. 
.friday night...north gales to 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt
overnight. freezing spray. waves 12 to 16 ft occasionally to
21 ft. 
.saturday...north winds 10 to 20 kt becoming northwest 10 to
15 kt. freezing spray in the morning. waves 7 to 10 ft
occasionally to 13 ft subsiding to 4 to 7 ft occasionally to
9 ft. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 20 kt. waves 2 to 4 ft
building to 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 20 kt. waves 4 to 7 ft occasionally
to 9 ft. 
.monday...southwest winds 10 to 20 kt becoming south. waves 4 to
6 ft occasionally to 8 ft.  

$$

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open lake forecast for lake michigan
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
226 pm cst wed feb 4 2026

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

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

.synopsis...

high pressure of 30.5 inches overhead this afternoon will shift
to the southeast this evening into tonight ahead of an
approaching shortwave. light winds will pick up later tonight
into thursday out of the southwest as the pressure gradient 
tightens. 

low pressure of 29.4 inches will head eastward through james 
bay thursday night and continue eastward into quebec on friday, 
dragging a cold front through the great lakes region. moderate 
westerly winds thursday night will increase out of the northwest
friday behind the front. a gale watch is in effect for the open 
waters from mid-morning friday through the evening hours. 
additionally, a period of heavy freezing spray is looking likely 
from friday afternoon through friday night.


lmz261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-050445-
lake michigan from seul choix point to rock island passage 5 nm
offshore to mid lake-
lake michigan south of a line from seul choix point to the
mackinac bridge and north of a line from charlevoix mi to south
fox island 5 nm offshore-
lake michigan from charlevoix to point betsie mi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
lake michigan from point betsie to manistee mi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
lake michigan from rock island passage to sturgeon bay wi-
lake michigan from sturgeon bay to two rivers wi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
lake michigan from two rivers to sheboygan wi 5 nm offshore to
mid lake-
lake michigan from pentwater to manistee mi 5 nm offshore to mid
lake-
226 pm cst wed feb 4 2026

sheboygan wi to pentwater mi north...

...gale watch in effect from friday morning through friday
evening...

.tonight...west winds 5 to 10 kt becoming southwest 10 to 15 kt.
slight chance of snow this evening. waves 1 to 3 ft. 
.thursday...southwest winds 10 to 20 kt increasing to 15 to
25 kt. chance of snow. waves 2 to 4 ft building to 4 to 6 ft
occasionally to 8 ft. 
.thursday night...west winds 10 to 20 kt. snow overnight. waves
4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft subsiding to 3 to 5 ft. 
.friday...northwest gales to 35 kt becoming north gales to 40 kt.
chance of snow. freezing spray in the afternoon. waves 6 to 9 ft
occasionally to 12 ft building to 12 to 16 ft occasionally to
21 ft. 
.friday night...north gales to 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt
overnight. chance of snow in the evening. heavy freezing spray.
waves 12 to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft. 
.saturday...north winds 10 to 20 kt becoming northwest 10 to
15 kt. waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft subsiding to 3 to
5 ft. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 20 kt. waves 2 to 4 ft
building to 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 20 kt. waves 4 to 7 ft occasionally
to 9 ft. 
.monday...southwest winds 10 to 20 kt becoming south 10 to 15 kt.
waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft.  

$$

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open lake forecast for lake superior
national weather service marquette mi
400 pm est wed feb 4 2026

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

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

.synopsis...

30.3 inch high pressure remains over lake superior through this 
evening as a 30.4 inch ridge extends from the central plains into 
northern ontario. a 29.6 inch trough will cross the lake thursday 
into thursday night as a 29.6 inch low over northern manitoba 
deepens to 29.3 inches over james bay by friday morning. the trough 
pushes east friday night, allowing a 30.5 inch high to move over the 
lake on saturday. the high will shift east on sunday in advance of 
another weak trough moving into the great lakes early next week, but 
exact strength and timing of this feature remain uncertain.



lsz162-050900-
lake superior west of a line from saxon harbor wi to grand
portage mn beyond 5nm-
400 pm est wed feb 4 2026 /300 pm cst wed feb 4 2026/

.late this afternoon...west winds 5 to 15 knots. waves calm to
2 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 5 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
25 knots. a chance of snow showers. waves building to 2 to
4 feet. 
.thursday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west 10 to
20 knots. a slight chance of snow showers in the morning. waves
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.thursday night...west winds 10 to 20 knots becoming northwest
15 to 25 knots late. a chance of rain and snow showers. waves
subsiding to calm to 2 feet, then building to 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday...north winds 20 to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to
25 knots in the afternoon. waves building to 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet, then subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.friday night...north winds 10 to 20 knots diminishing to 5 to
15 knots after midnight. waves subsiding to calm to 2 feet. 
.saturday...south winds 5 to 15 knots. waves calm to 2 feet. 
.saturday night...southeast winds 10 to 20 knots becoming south
5 to 15 knots after midnight. a chance of snow showers in the
evening. waves calm to 2 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 5 to 15 knots backing south. waves calm
to 2 feet. 
.monday...east winds 5 to 15 knots backing northeast. waves calm
to 2 feet. 

note, wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus63 kmqt 042101
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open lake forecast for lake superior
national weather service marquette mi
400 pm est wed feb 4 2026

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

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

.synopsis...

30.3 inch high pressure remains over lake superior through this 
evening as a 30.4 inch ridge extends from the central plains into 
northern ontario. a 29.6 inch trough will cross the lake thursday 
into thursday night as a 29.6 inch low over northern manitoba 
deepens to 29.3 inches over james bay by friday morning. the trough 
pushes east friday night, allowing a 30.5 inch high to move over the 
lake on saturday. the high will shift east on sunday in advance of 
another weak trough moving into the great lakes early next week, but 
exact strength and timing of this feature remain uncertain.



lsz263-050900-
lake superior from saxon harbor wi to upper entrance to portage
canal mi 5nm off shore to the us/canadian border including isle
royale national park-
400 pm est wed feb 4 2026

.late this afternoon...west winds 5 to 15 knots. waves calm to
2 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 5 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
25 knots. a slight chance of snow showers in the evening, then
snow showers likely after midnight. waves building to 2 to
4 feet. 
.thursday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west 10 to
20 knots. a chance of snow showers in the morning. waves building
to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet, then subsiding to 2 to
4 feet. 
.thursday night...west winds 10 to 20 knots becoming northwest
20 to 30 knots late. a slight chance of rain showers in the
evening. a chance of snow showers. waves subsiding to 1 to
3 feet, then building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.friday...north gales to 40 knots diminishing to 20 to 30 knots
in the afternoon. a slight chance of snow showers in the morning.
heavy freezing spray. waves building to 6 to 9 feet occasionally
to 11 feet, then subsiding to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet.
.friday night...north winds 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to
20 knots after midnight. waves subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday...north winds 5 to 15 knots veering south in the
afternoon. waves subsiding to calm to 2 feet. 
.saturday night...south winds 5 to 15 knots. a chance of snow
showers in the evening. waves calm to 2 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 5 to 15 knots backing south. waves calm
to 2 feet. 
.monday...east winds 5 to 15 knots. waves calm to 2 feet. 

note, wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus63 kmqt 042101
glfls 
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open lake forecast for lake superior
national weather service marquette mi
400 pm est wed feb 4 2026

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

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

.synopsis...

30.3 inch high pressure remains over lake superior through this 
evening as a 30.4 inch ridge extends from the central plains into 
northern ontario. a 29.6 inch trough will cross the lake thursday 
into thursday night as a 29.6 inch low over northern manitoba 
deepens to 29.3 inches over james bay by friday morning. the trough 
pushes east friday night, allowing a 30.5 inch high to move over the 
lake on saturday. the high will shift east on sunday in advance of 
another weak trough moving into the great lakes early next week, but 
exact strength and timing of this feature remain uncertain.



lsz264-050900-
lake superior from upper entrance to portage canal to manitou
island mi 5nm off shore to the us/canadian border-
400 pm est wed feb 4 2026

.late this afternoon...northwest winds 5 to 15 knots. waves calm
to 2 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 5 to 15 knots backing southwest by
midnight, then increasing to 10 to 20 knots late. a slight chance
of snow showers in the evening, then snow showers likely after
midnight. waves building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.thursday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west 10 to
20 knots. a chance of snow showers. waves building to 3 to 5 feet
occasionally to 7 feet, then subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.thursday night...west winds 10 to 20 knots becoming north to
30 knots with a few gale force gusts to 40 knots possible late.
freezing spray after midnight. a chance of snow showers after
midnight. waves building to 5 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet. 
.friday...north gales to 45 knots. heavy freezing spray. a slight
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. waves building to 10 to
14 feet occasionally to 18 feet, then subsiding to 8 to 11 feet
occasionally to 14 feet. 
.friday night...north gales to 35 knots diminishing to 15 to
25 knots after midnight. heavy freezing spray. waves subsiding to
3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 
.saturday...north winds 5 to 15 knots backing northwest in the
afternoon. waves subsiding to calm to 2 feet. 
.saturday night...south winds 5 to 15 knots increasing to 10 to
20 knots after midnight. a chance of snow showers in the evening.
waves calm to 2 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 5 to 15 knots backing south. waves calm
to 2 feet. 
.monday...southeast winds 5 to 15 knots backing east. waves
building to 2 to 4 feet. 

note, wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

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glfls 
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open lake forecast for lake superior
national weather service marquette mi
400 pm est wed feb 4 2026

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

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

.synopsis...

30.3 inch high pressure remains over lake superior through this 
evening as a 30.4 inch ridge extends from the central plains into 
northern ontario. a 29.6 inch trough will cross the lake thursday 
into thursday night as a 29.6 inch low over northern manitoba 
deepens to 29.3 inches over james bay by friday morning. the trough 
pushes east friday night, allowing a 30.5 inch high to move over the 
lake on saturday. the high will shift east on sunday in advance of 
another weak trough moving into the great lakes early next week, but 
exact strength and timing of this feature remain uncertain.



lsz265-050900-
lake superior west of line from manitou island to marquette mi
beyond 5nm from shore-
400 pm est wed feb 4 2026

.late this afternoon...west winds 10 to 20 knots. waves calm to
2 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 10 to 20 knots backing south late. a chance
of snow showers after midnight. waves calm to 2 feet. 
.thursday...south winds 10 to 20 knots becoming west 15 to
25 knots by late morning, then diminishing to 10 to 20 knots by
mid afternoon. a chance of snow showers. waves calm to 2 feet. 
.thursday night...west winds 10 to 20 knots increasing to 15 to
25 knots by midnight, then becoming northwest 20 to 30 knots
late. snow showers likely after midnight. waves building to 2 to
4 feet. 
.friday...north gales to 45 knots. a slight chance of snow
showers. waves building to 10 to 14 feet occasionally to 18 feet,
then subsiding to 9 to 12 feet occasionally to 15 feet. 
.friday night...north gales to 35 knots becoming northwest 20 to
30 knots after midnight. waves subsiding to 3 to 6 feet
occasionally to 8 feet. 
.saturday...northwest winds 10 to 20 knots backing west in the
afternoon. waves subsiding to calm to 2 feet. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 20 knots. waves calm to
2 feet. 
.sunday...south winds 10 to 20 knots. waves calm to 2 feet. 
.monday...south winds 10 to 20 knots backing east. waves calm to
2 feet. 

note, wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus63 kmqt 042101
glfls 
expires:202602050900;;090792

open lake forecast for lake superior
national weather service marquette mi
400 pm est wed feb 4 2026

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

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

.synopsis...

30.3 inch high pressure remains over lake superior through this 
evening as a 30.4 inch ridge extends from the central plains into 
northern ontario. a 29.6 inch trough will cross the lake thursday 
into thursday night as a 29.6 inch low over northern manitoba 
deepens to 29.3 inches over james bay by friday morning. the trough 
pushes east friday night, allowing a 30.5 inch high to move over the 
lake on saturday. the high will shift east on sunday in advance of 
another weak trough moving into the great lakes early next week, but 
exact strength and timing of this feature remain uncertain.



lsz266-050900-
lake superior east of a line from manitou island to marquette mi
and west of a line from grand marais mi to the us/canadian border
beyond 5nm from shore-
400 pm est wed feb 4 2026

.late this afternoon...northwest winds 10 to 20 knots. waves 1 to
3 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 10 to 20 knots backing south late. a chance
of snow showers after midnight. waves subsiding to calm to
2 feet, then building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.thursday...south winds 15 to 25 knots veering southwest by late
morning, then becoming west 10 to 20 knots by mid afternoon. a
chance of snow showers. waves building to 3 to 6 feet
occasionally to 8 feet, then subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.thursday night...west winds 10 to 20 knots increasing to 15 to
25 knots by midnight, then becoming northwest to 30 knots with a
few gale force gusts to 35 knots possible late. snow showers
likely after midnight. waves building to 5 to 8 feet occasionally
to 10 feet. 
.friday...north gales to 45 knots. heavy freezing spray. a chance
of snow showers. waves building to 15 to 20 feet occasionally to
25 feet. 
.friday night...north gales to 40 knots. heavy freezing spray. a
chance of snow showers. waves subsiding to 5 to 8 feet
occasionally to 10 feet. 
.saturday...north winds 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest 10 to
20 knots in the afternoon. heavy freezing spray in the morning.
waves subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 20 knots increasing to 15 to
25 knots after midnight. a chance of snow showers. waves building
to 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to
20 knots. waves subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.monday...south winds 10 to 20 knots backing southeast. waves
building to 2 to 4 feet. 

note, wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus63 kmqt 042101
glfls 
expires:202602050900;;090793

open lake forecast for lake superior
national weather service marquette mi
400 pm est wed feb 4 2026

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

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

.synopsis...

30.3 inch high pressure remains over lake superior through this 
evening as a 30.4 inch ridge extends from the central plains into 
northern ontario. a 29.6 inch trough will cross the lake thursday 
into thursday night as a 29.6 inch low over northern manitoba 
deepens to 29.3 inches over james bay by friday morning. the trough 
pushes east friday night, allowing a 30.5 inch high to move over the 
lake on saturday. the high will shift east on sunday in advance of 
another weak trough moving into the great lakes early next week, but 
exact strength and timing of this feature remain uncertain.



lsz267-050900-
lake superior from grand marais mi to whitefish point mi 5nm off
shore to the us/canadian border-
400 pm est wed feb 4 2026

.late this afternoon...northwest winds 10 to 20 knots. a slight
chance of snow showers. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...northwest winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest 10 to
20 knots by midnight, then backing south late. a slight chance of
snow showers after midnight. waves subsiding to calm to 2 feet,
then building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.thursday...south winds 15 to 25 knots veering southwest by mid
afternoon. a chance of snow showers. waves building to 3 to
5 feet occasionally to 7 feet, then subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.thursday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots diminishing to
10 to 20 knots by midnight, then becoming northwest 15 to
25 knots late. a slight chance of snow showers in the evening,
then snow showers likely after midnight. waves building to 3 to
6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.friday...north gales to 45 knots. heavy freezing spray. a slight
chance of snow showers. waves building to 12 to 17 feet
occasionally to 21 feet. 
.friday night...north gales to 40 knots. heavy freezing spray.
waves subsiding to 5 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet. 
.saturday...north winds 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to
20 knots in the afternoon. waves subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.saturday night...south winds 10 to 20 knots. a chance of snow
showers. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...south winds 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to
20 knots. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.monday...southeast winds 10 to 20 knots. waves 1 to 3 feet. 

note, wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$