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Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KBUF
Issued 12/29/2025 6:55 PM America/New_York.
Valid through 12/29/2025 11:00 PM America/New_York.
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open lake forecast for lake ontario
national weather service buffalo ny
655 pm est mon dec 29 2025
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...low pressure averaging 29.0 inches over georgian bay
will move to northern new england and southern quebec today, then to
the canadian maritimes by tuesday while deepening to 28.8 inches. a
trough averaging 29.7 inches, will drop southward across the lake
thursday and linger through friday.
loz062-300400-
lake ontario open waters from the niagara river to hamlin beach-
655 pm est mon dec 29 2025
...gale warning in effect through tuesday morning...
.tonight...west gales to 45 knots diminishing to 35 knots. lake
effect snow showers likely. waves 18 to 23 feet subsiding to
14 to 18 feet. waves occasionally around 29 feet.
.tuesday...west gales to 35 knots. snow showers likely through
early afternoon, then a chance of snow showers late. waves 13 to
17 feet subsiding to 10 to 15 feet. waves occasionally around
22 feet.
.tuesday night...west gales to 35 knots diminishing to 30 knots.
lake effect snow showers. waves 10 to 14 feet subsiding to 7 to
10 feet. waves occasionally around 18 feet.
.wednesday...west winds 15 to 25 knots. lake effect snow showers.
waves 7 to 10 feet. waves occasionally around 13 feet.
.wednesday night...northwest winds 20 to 25 knots becoming west.
snow showers. waves 7 to 10 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. waves
occasionally around 13 feet.
.thursday...west winds 20 to 25 knots. snow showers likely. waves
3 to 6 feet.
.friday...west winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of snow showers
during the day. waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. waves
occasionally around 9 feet.
.saturday...northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. a chance of snow
showers. waves 2 to 4 feet.
$$
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Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KBUF
Issued 12/29/2025 6:55 PM America/New_York.
Valid through 12/29/2025 11:00 PM America/New_York.
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open lake forecast for lake ontario
national weather service buffalo ny
655 pm est mon dec 29 2025
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...low pressure averaging 29.0 inches over georgian bay
will move to northern new england and southern quebec today, then to
the canadian maritimes by tuesday while deepening to 28.8 inches. a
trough averaging 29.7 inches, will drop southward across the lake
thursday and linger through friday.
loz063-300400-
lake ontario open waters from hamlin beach to sodus bay-
655 pm est mon dec 29 2025
...gale warning in effect through tuesday evening...
.tonight...west gales to 45 knots diminishing to 40 knots. lake
effect snow showers. waves 19 to 24 feet subsiding to 17 to
22 feet. waves occasionally around 31 feet.
.tuesday...northwest gales to 35 knots becoming west to 40 knots.
lake effect snow showers likely. waves 16 to 21 feet subsiding to
14 to 19 feet. waves occasionally around 27 feet.
.tuesday night...west gales to 40 knots diminishing to 30 knots.
lake effect snow showers likely in the evening, then lake effect
snow showers overnight. waves 14 to 18 feet subsiding to 9 to
12 feet. waves occasionally around 23 feet.
.wednesday...west winds 15 to 25 knots. lake effect snow showers.
waves 8 to 12 feet. waves occasionally around 15 feet.
.wednesday night...northwest winds 20 to 25 knots. snow showers.
waves 9 to 12 feet subsiding to 5 to 8 feet. waves occasionally
around 15 feet.
.thursday...west winds 20 to 25 knots. lake effect snow showers.
waves 3 to 6 feet.
.friday...west winds 15 to 25 knots. snow showers likely during
the day, then a chance of snow showers friday night. waves 5 to
8 feet. waves occasionally around 10 feet.
.saturday...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. a chance of snow showers. waves 3 to 6 feet subsiding
to 2 to 4 feet.
$$
(3/10)
Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KCLE
Issued 12/29/2025 6:57 PM America/New_York.
Valid through 12/29/2025 10:15 PM America/New_York.
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open lake forecast for lake erie
national weather service cleveland oh
657 pm est mon dec 29 2025
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...
pressure averaging 29.80 inches will continue to gradually
increase tonight as strong low pressure exits quickly to the
northeast. pressure remains around 29.90 inches tuesday. a trough
averaging 29.70 inches passes wednesday morning, followed by a
cold front late wednesday. a surface trough averaging 29.80 inches
lingers across the lake into friday as a ridge averaging 30.10
inches moves east into the region by saturday.
lez162>164-300315-
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-
657 pm est mon dec 29 2025
...gale warning in effect through tuesday morning...
...low water advisory in effect until 1 am est tuesday...
.tonight...west gales to 45 knots diminishing to 35 knots. a
chance of snow early, then a slight chance of snow late this
evening. waves 9 to 12 feet subsiding to 6 to 10 feet. waves
occasionally around 15 feet.
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots. a slight chance of snow in the
afternoon. waves 5 to 8 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. waves
occasionally around 10 feet.
.tuesday night...west winds to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to
25 knots. snow. waves 3 to 6 feet.
.wednesday...west winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of snow in the
morning, then snow likely in the afternoon. waves 2 to 4 feet
building to 3 to 5 feet.
.wednesday night...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of
snow in the evening. waves 3 to 6 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
.thursday...west winds 15 to 20 knots. waves 1 to 3 feet building
to 2 to 4 feet, then subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
.friday...southwest winds 5 to 15 knots becoming northwest. waves
1 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 foot or less.
.saturday...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest.
waves 1 foot or less.
$$
(4/10)
Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KCLE
Issued 12/29/2025 6:57 PM America/New_York.
Valid through 12/29/2025 10:15 PM America/New_York.
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open lake forecast for lake erie
national weather service cleveland oh
657 pm est mon dec 29 2025
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...
pressure averaging 29.80 inches will continue to gradually
increase tonight as strong low pressure exits quickly to the
northeast. pressure remains around 29.90 inches tuesday. a trough
averaging 29.70 inches passes wednesday morning, followed by a
cold front late wednesday. a surface trough averaging 29.80 inches
lingers across the lake into friday as a ridge averaging 30.10
inches moves east into the region by saturday.
lez165>167-300315-
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-
657 pm est mon dec 29 2025
...gale warning in effect through tuesday afternoon...
.tonight...west gales to 45 knots diminishing to 35 knots. a
chance of snow through the early overnight, then a slight chance
of snow late. waves 12 to 17 feet subsiding to 10 to 14 feet.
waves occasionally around 22 feet.
.tuesday...west gales to 35 knots in the morning. a chance of
snow. waves 10 to 13 feet subsiding to 7 to 11 feet. waves
occasionally around 16 feet.
.tuesday night...west winds to 30 knots. snow. waves 6 to
10 feet. waves occasionally around 13 feet.
.wednesday...west winds to 30 knots. snow likely. waves 5 to
9 feet. waves occasionally around 11 feet.
.wednesday night...northwest winds to 30 knots. snow likely in
the evening. waves 6 to 9 feet subsiding to 4 to 7 feet. waves
occasionally around 11 feet.
.thursday...west winds 15 to 25 knots. waves 3 to 6 feet building
to 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around 9 feet.
.friday...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots. waves 3 to 6 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet.
.saturday...northwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming west. waves
1 to 2 feet.
$$
(5/10)
Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KCLE
Issued 12/29/2025 6:57 PM America/New_York.
Valid through 12/29/2025 10:15 PM America/New_York.
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open lake forecast for lake erie
national weather service cleveland oh
657 pm est mon dec 29 2025
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...
pressure averaging 29.80 inches will continue to gradually
increase tonight as strong low pressure exits quickly to the
northeast. pressure remains around 29.90 inches tuesday. a trough
averaging 29.70 inches passes wednesday morning, followed by a
cold front late wednesday. a surface trough averaging 29.80 inches
lingers across the lake into friday as a ridge averaging 30.10
inches moves east into the region by saturday.
lez061-168-169-300315-
ripley to buffalo ny extending from 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-
657 pm est mon dec 29 2025
...gale warning in effect through tuesday afternoon...
.tonight...west gales to 45 knots diminishing to 40 knots. snow
likely. waves 16 to 21 feet subsiding to 12 to 16 feet. waves
occasionally around 27 feet.
.tuesday...west gales to 35 knots diminishing to 30 knots. snow
likely early, then a chance of snow from late morning on. waves
10 to 14 feet subsiding to 8 to 11 feet. waves occasionally
around 18 feet.
.tuesday night...west winds to 30 knots. snow. waves 7 to 11 feet
subsiding to 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 14 feet.
.wednesday...west winds 20 to 25 knots. snow. waves 5 to 8 feet.
waves occasionally around 10 feet.
.wednesday night...northwest winds 15 to 25 knots. snow likely in
the evening, then a chance of snow overnight. waves 5 to 8 feet.
waves occasionally around 10 feet.
.thursday...west winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of snow thursday
night. waves 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around 9 feet.
.friday...west winds 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. waves
occasionally around 9 feet.
.saturday...northwest winds around 10 knots becoming west. waves
1 to 3 feet.
$$
(6/10)
Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KDTX
Issued 12/29/2025 3:41 PM America/New_York.
Valid through 12/29/2025 11:45 PM America/New_York.
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lake st clair forecast
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
341 pm est mon dec 29 2025
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...center of the low pressure system, 28.90 inches, has
lifted away from the great lakes this afternoon and is now
positioned over western quebec. widespread strong gales with
storm force gusts, snow squalls, and freezing spray are all
expected today into tonight. the next clipper in a persistent
northwest flow pattern arrives late tuesday.
lcz460-300445-
lake st clair-
341 pm est mon dec 29 2025
...gale warning in effect through tuesday morning...
.tonight...northwest at 35 knot gales with gusts to 40 knot gales
diminishing to 30 knots with gusts to 35 knot gales after midnight.
mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet.
.tuesday...west winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots
diminishing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet in the late morning and
afternoon.
.tuesday night...west winds 15 to 20 knots. light snow ...then a
chance of light snow after midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet.
.wednesday...west winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 20 knots
in the late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy. a chance of light
snow early in the morning...then light snow likely in the late
morning and afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet.
.wednesday night...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west 10
to 15 knots after midnight. partly cloudy. waves 1 to 3 feet.
.thursday...west winds 10 to 15 knots. partly cloudy. waves 2 feet
or less.
.friday...west winds 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 2 feet or
less.
.saturday...west winds 5 to 10 knots. partly cloudy. waves 2 feet or
less.
wave heights are for ice free areas.
$$
(7/10)
Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KDTX
Issued 12/29/2025 3:40 PM America/New_York.
Valid through 12/29/2025 11:45 PM America/New_York.
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open lake forecast for lake huron
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
340 pm est mon dec 29 2025
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...center of the low pressure system, 28.90 inches, has
lifted away from the great lakes this afternoon and is now
positioned over western quebec. widespread strong gales with
storm force gusts, snow squalls, and freezing spray are all
expected today into tonight. the next clipper in a persistent
northwest flow pattern arrives late tuesday.
lhz363-300445-
lake huron from sturgeon point to alabaster mi beyond 5nm off
shore-
340 pm est mon dec 29 2025
...storm warning in effect through tuesday morning...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect through tuesday
morning...
.tonight...northwest at 45 knot gales with storm force gusts to
50 knots. scattered snow showers. waves 18 to 23 feet. waves
occasionally around 28 feet.
.tuesday...northwest at 35 knot gales with gusts to 40 knot gales
becoming west 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots. a
chance of snow in the afternoon. waves 14 to 18 feet subsiding to
8 to 12 feet late in the afternoon. waves occasionally around
23 feet.
.tuesday night...west winds 20 to 25 knots decreasing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. a chance of snow. waves 6 to 9 feet.
waves occasionally around 12 feet.
.wednesday...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest 20 to
25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots early in the afternoon. a
chance of snow in the morning...then snow likely in the
afternoon. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 12 feet.
.wednesday night...northwest winds to 30 knots decreasing to
20 to 25 knots after midnight. snow likely in the evening. waves
10 to 14 feet. waves occasionally around 18 feet.
.thursday...west winds 20 to 25 knots. waves 8 to 12 feet. waves
occasionally around 15 feet.
.friday...west winds 20 to 25 knots decreasing to 15 to 20 knots.
waves 5 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around 10 feet.
.saturday...west winds 10 to 15 knots. waves 3 to 5 feet.
$$
(8/10)
Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KDTX
Issued 12/29/2025 3:40 PM America/New_York.
Valid through 12/29/2025 11:45 PM America/New_York.
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open lake forecast for lake huron
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
340 pm est mon dec 29 2025
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...center of the low pressure system, 28.90 inches, has
lifted away from the great lakes this afternoon and is now
positioned over western quebec. widespread strong gales with
storm force gusts, snow squalls, and freezing spray are all
expected today into tonight. the next clipper in a persistent
northwest flow pattern arrives late tuesday.
lhz361-362-300445-
lake huron from 5nm east of mackinac bridge to presque isle lt
beyond 5 nm off shore-
lake huron from presque isle light to sturgeon point mi beyond
5nm off shore-
340 pm est mon dec 29 2025
...storm warning in effect through tuesday morning...
...heavy freezing spray warning in effect through tuesday
morning...
.tonight...northwest at 40 knot gales with storm force gusts to
50 knots. scattered snow showers in the evening. waves 18 to
23 feet. waves occasionally around 28 feet.
.tuesday...northwest at 35 knot gales with gusts to 40 knot gales
decreasing to 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots. a
chance of snow in the afternoon. waves 14 to 18 feet subsiding to
10 to 14 feet late in the afternoon. waves occasionally around
23 feet.
.tuesday night...west winds 20 to 25 knots decreasing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. a chance of snow in the evening. waves
8 to 12 feet. waves occasionally around 15 feet.
.wednesday...northwest winds 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to
25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots in the late morning and
afternoon. a chance of snow. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves
occasionally around 12 feet.
.wednesday night...northwest winds to 30 knots. a chance of snow.
waves 10 to 14 feet. waves occasionally around 18 feet.
.thursday...west winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots. waves 8 to 12 feet. waves occasionally around 15 feet.
.friday...west winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots
decreasing to 15 to 20 knots. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves
occasionally around 12 feet.
.saturday...west winds 10 to 15 knots. waves 3 to 5 feet.
$$
(9/10)
Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KDTX
Issued 12/29/2025 3:40 PM America/New_York.
Valid through 12/29/2025 11:45 PM America/New_York.
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open lake forecast for lake huron
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
340 pm est mon dec 29 2025
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...center of the low pressure system, 28.90 inches, has
lifted away from the great lakes this afternoon and is now
positioned over western quebec. widespread strong gales with
storm force gusts, snow squalls, and freezing spray are all
expected today into tonight. the next clipper in a persistent
northwest flow pattern arrives late tuesday.
lhz462-300445-
lake huron from port austin to harbor beach beyond 5nm off shore-
340 pm est mon dec 29 2025
...storm warning in effect through tuesday morning...
.tonight...northwest at 45 knot gales with storm force gusts to
50 knots. scattered snow showers in the evening. waves 18 to
23 feet. waves occasionally around 28 feet.
.tuesday...northwest at 35 knot gales with gusts to 40 knot gales
becoming west 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots. a
chance of snow in the afternoon. waves 14 to 18 feet subsiding to
8 to 12 feet late in the afternoon. waves occasionally around
23 feet.
.tuesday night...west winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots decreasing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. a chance of
snow. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 12 feet.
.wednesday...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northwest 20 to
25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots early in the afternoon. a
chance of snow. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around
12 feet.
.wednesday night...northwest winds to 30 knots decreasing to
20 to 25 knots in the late evening and overnight. a chance of
snow. waves 8 to 12 feet. waves occasionally around 15 feet.
.thursday...west winds 20 to 25 knots. waves 6 to 9 feet. waves
occasionally around 12 feet.
.friday...west winds 15 to 20 knots decreasing to 10 to 15 knots
by midnight. waves 4 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 8 feet.
.saturday...west winds 10 to 15 knots. waves 2 to 4 feet.
$$
(10/10)
Latest Great Lakes Marine Forecast by KDTX
Issued 12/29/2025 3:40 PM America/New_York.
Valid through 12/29/2025 11:45 PM America/New_York.
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open lake forecast for lake huron
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
340 pm est mon dec 29 2025
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...center of the low pressure system, 28.90 inches, has
lifted away from the great lakes this afternoon and is now
positioned over western quebec. widespread strong gales with
storm force gusts, snow squalls, and freezing spray are all
expected today into tonight. the next clipper in a persistent
northwest flow pattern arrives late tuesday.
lhz463-464-300445-
lake huron from harbor beach to port sanilac beyond 5nm off shore-
lake huron from port sanilac to port huron beyond 5nm off shore-
340 pm est mon dec 29 2025
...storm warning in effect through tuesday morning...
.tonight...northwest at 40 knot gales. storm force gusts to
50 knots decreasing to 40 knot gales early in the morning.
scattered snow showers in the evening. waves 18 to 23 feet. waves
occasionally around 28 feet.
.tuesday...northwest at 35 knot gales with gusts to 40 knot gales
becoming west 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots. a
chance of snow in the afternoon. waves 12 to 16 feet subsiding to
8 to 12 feet late in the afternoon. waves occasionally around
20 feet.
.tuesday night...west winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around
30 knots decreasing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. snow. waves
6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 12 feet.
.wednesday...west winds 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to
25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots in the late morning and
afternoon. a chance of snow in the morning...then snow in the
afternoon. waves 5 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around 10 feet.
.wednesday night...northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to
around 30 knots. snow in the evening...then a chance of snow
after midnight. waves 8 to 12 feet. waves occasionally around
15 feet.
.thursday...west winds 20 to 25 knots decreasing to 15 to
20 knots late in the evening. waves 5 to 7 feet. waves
occasionally around 10 feet.
.friday...west winds 15 to 20 knots decreasing to 10 to 15 knots
by midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet.
.saturday...west winds 10 to 15 knots. waves 2 to 4 feet
subsiding to 1 to 3 feet by midnight.
$$
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