fzus53 kapx 171608
nshapx
expires:202601180015;;047858

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
1108 am est sat jan 17 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.


lsz321-180015-
whitefish bay (u.s. portion)/whitefish point to point iroquois mi-
1108 am est sat jan 17 2026

.today...north wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers. waves
2 feet or less building to 2 to 3 feet in the afternoon.
.tonight...northeast wind 10 to 15 knots. slight chance of snow
showers. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...south wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday night...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots. snow showers.
waves 3 to 5 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171608
nshapx
expires:202601180015;;047866

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
1108 am est sat jan 17 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.


lhz345-180015-
straits of mackinac within 5 nm of mackinac bridge including
mackinac island-
1108 am est sat jan 17 2026

.today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.tonight...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 feet or less. 
.sunday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday night...west wind 10 to 20 knots. snow showers likely.
waves 2 feet or less. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171608
nshapx
expires:202601180015;;047860

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
1108 am est sat jan 17 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.


lhz346-180015-
st ignace to false detour channel-
1108 am est sat jan 17 2026

.today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.tonight...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 feet or less. 
.sunday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday night...west wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers.
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 171608
nshapx
expires:202601180015;;047867

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
1108 am est sat jan 17 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.


lhz347-180015-
5nm east of mackinac bridge to presque isle light mi including
bois blanc island-
1108 am est sat jan 17 2026

.today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.tonight...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. slight chance of snow
showers. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 2 feet or less. 
.sunday night...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots. snow showers
likely. waves 2 to 3 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171608
nshapx
expires:202601180015;;047868

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
1108 am est sat jan 17 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.


lhz348-180015-
presque isle light to sturgeon pt mi including thunder bay
national marine sanctuary-
1108 am est sat jan 17 2026

.today...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots becoming west. chance of 
snow showers in the afternoon. waves 2 feet or less.
.tonight...west wind 10 to 15 knots. slight chance of snow
showers. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots. chance of snow
showers. 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 171608
nshapx
expires:202601180015;;047869

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
1108 am est sat jan 17 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.


lhz349-180015-
sturgeon pt to alabaster mi-
1108 am est sat jan 17 2026

.today...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots with occasional gusts to 25
knots. chance of snow showers. waves 2 to 4 feet.
.tonight...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
3 to 5 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest wind 15 to 25 knots. chance of snow
showers. waves 3 to 5 feet. 

wave heights are valid for ice free areas.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171608
nshapx
expires:202601180015;;047863

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
1108 am est sat jan 17 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.


lmz323-180015-
grand traverse bay south of a line grand traverse light to
norwood mi-
1108 am est sat jan 17 2026

.today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. snow showers likely. 
waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots. snow showers likely.
waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. snow showers. waves 3 to 5 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171608
nshapx
expires:202601180015;;047861

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
1108 am est sat jan 17 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.


lmz341-180015-
seul choix point to 5nm west of mackinac bridge-
1108 am est sat jan 17 2026

.today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers 
and freezing drizzle. waves 2 feet or less. 
.tonight...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 feet or less. 
.sunday...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots. snow showers likely.
waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...west wind 10 to 20 knots. snow showers likely.
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 171608
nshapx
expires:202601180015;;047862

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
1108 am est sat jan 17 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.


lmz342-180015-
norwood mi to 5nm west of mackinac bridge including little
traverse bay-
1108 am est sat jan 17 2026

.today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers
and freezing drizzle. waves 2 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots. snow showers likely.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
35 knots. snow showers likely. 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 171608
nshapx
expires:202601180015;;047864

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
1108 am est sat jan 17 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.


lmz344-180015-
sleeping bear point to grand traverse light mi-
1108 am est sat jan 17 2026

.today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. snow showers likely.
waves 2 feet or less building to 2 to 3 feet.
.tonight...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots. snow showers. waves 2 to
4 feet. 
.sunday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. snow showers. waves 4 to 6 feet. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171608
nshapx
expires:202601180015;;047865

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
1108 am est sat jan 17 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.


lmz345-346-180015-
point betsie to sleeping bear point mi-
manistee to point betsie mi-
1108 am est sat jan 17 2026

.today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. snow showers likely. waves
2 to 3 feet.
.tonight...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers.
waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots. heavy freezing spray.
snow showers likely. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.sunday night...west wind up to 30 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. heavy freezing spray. snow showers. waves 8 to 11 feet.

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus53 kapx 171608
nshapx
expires:202601180015;;047859

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service gaylord mi
1108 am est sat jan 17 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.


lsz322-180015-
st. marys river point iroquois to e. potagannissing bay-
1108 am est sat jan 17 2026

.today...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots. chance of snow showers and
freezing drizzle. 
.tonight...north wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy. 
.sunday...southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow showers. 
.sunday night...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. chance of snow
showers. 

see the open lakes forecast for days 3 through 5.

$$

fzus51 kbuf 171503
nshbuf
expires:202601172200;;045669

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 am est sat jan 17 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.


loz045-172200-
mexico bay to the saint lawrence river along lake ontario-
1003 am est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 7 pm est this evening
through monday morning...
...gale watch in effect from monday morning through late tuesday
night...

.rest of today...south winds 5 to 15 knots. snow showers likely
late this morning, then a chance of snow showers early this
afternoon. a chance of snow and rain showers late. waves 1 to
3 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
25 knots. snow showers likely in the evening, then a chance of
snow showers overnight. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 5 to
9 feet. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. a chance of snow showers in the morning, then lake
effect snow showers likely in the afternoon. waves 5 to 9 feet
subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to
30 knots. lake effect snow showers likely. waves 3 to 6 feet
building to 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around 9 feet. 
.monday...southwest gales to 35 knots becoming west and
increasing to 45 knots. heavy freezing spray. lake effect snow
showers. waves 8 to 11 feet building to 14 to 18 feet. waves
occasionally around 23 feet. 
.tuesday...west gales to 35 knots becoming southwest and
diminishing to 30 knots. heavy freezing spray during the day.
lake effect snow showers. waves 10 to 15 feet subsiding to 9 to
12 feet. waves occasionally around 19 feet. 
.wednesday...south winds to 30 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 35 knot gales. snow showers likely. waves 5 to
8 feet subsiding to 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around
10 feet. 

$$

fzus51 kbuf 171503
nshbuf
expires:202601172200;;045663

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 am est sat jan 17 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.


lez020-172200-
upper niagara river and buffalo harbor-
1003 am est sat jan 17 2026

.rest of today...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. a chance of snow
showers this afternoon. 
.tonight...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots. a chance of snow showers. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. lake effect snow showers likely in the morning, then a
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. lake effect snow
showers likely in the evening, then lake effect snow showers
overnight. 
.monday...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming west. lake effect
snow showers during the day, then a chance of snow showers monday
night. 
.tuesday...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest. lake
effect snow showers likely. 
.wednesday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west. snow
showers likely. 

the water temperature off buffalo is 33 degrees.

$$

fzus51 kbuf 171503
nshbuf
expires:202601172200;;045665

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 am est sat jan 17 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.


lez040-041-172200-
buffalo to ripley along lake erie-
1003 am est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late sunday night...

.rest of today...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to
15 to 20 knots. a chance of snow showers late this morning, then
snow showers likely early this afternoon. a chance of snow
showers late. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet. waves
occasionally around 6 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of snow
showers. waves 5 to 8 feet building to 6 to 9 feet. waves
occasionally around 11 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of snow
showers. waves 5 to 8 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. waves
occasionally around 10 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to
30 knots. a chance of snow showers in the evening, then lake
effect snow showers likely overnight. waves 3 to 6 feet building
to 6 to 9 feet. waves occasionally around 11 feet. 
.monday...southwest gales to 40 knots becoming west to 35 knots.
heavy freezing spray. lake effect snow showers. waves 10 to
14 feet. waves occasionally around 18 feet. 
.tuesday...west gales to 35 knots becoming southwest and
diminishing to 30 knots. heavy freezing spray during the day.
lake effect snow showers. waves 8 to 11 feet subsiding to 5 to
8 feet. waves occasionally around 14 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest gales to 35 knots becoming west and
diminishing to 30 knots. snow showers likely. waves 3 to 6 feet.
waves occasionally around 7 feet. 

$$

fzus51 kbuf 171503
nshbuf
expires:202601172200;;045666

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 am est sat jan 17 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.


loz042-172200-
niagara river to hamlin beach along lake ontario-
1003 am est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through monday morning...
...gale watch in effect from monday morning through late tuesday
night...

.rest of today...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to
15 to 20 knots. a chance of rain and snow showers this afternoon.
waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of snow
showers overnight. waves 3 to 5 feet building to 4 to 7 feet.
waves occasionally around 9 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of snow
showers. waves 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to
30 knots. a chance of snow showers in the evening, then lake
effect snow showers likely overnight. waves 3 to 6 feet building
to 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around 9 feet. 
.monday...southwest gales to 35 knots becoming west to 40 knots.
heavy freezing spray. lake effect snow showers during the day,
then a chance of snow showers monday night. waves 9 to 12 feet
building to 10 to 15 feet. waves occasionally around 19 feet. 
.tuesday...west gales to 40 knots becoming southwest and
diminishing to 30 knots. heavy freezing spray during the day. a
chance of snow showers. waves 9 to 12 feet subsiding to 6 to
9 feet. waves occasionally around 15 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest gales to 35 knots diminishing to 30 knots.
snow showers likely during the day, then a chance of snow showers
wednesday night. waves 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around
6 feet. 

$$

fzus51 kbuf 171503
nshbuf
expires:202601172200;;045667

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 am est sat jan 17 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.


loz043-172200-
hamlin beach to sodus bay along lake ontario
including irondequoit bay-
1003 am est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 7 pm est this evening
through monday morning...
...gale watch in effect from monday morning through late tuesday
night...

.rest of today...south winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest. a
chance of rain showers this afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of snow
showers. waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 6 feet. waves
occasionally around 7 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. partly sunny in the
morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding
to 2 to 4 feet. waves occasionally around 6 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of snow
showers overnight. waves 1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.monday...southwest gales to 35 knots becoming west to 40 knots.
heavy freezing spray. a chance of snow showers. waves 5 to 8 feet
building to 10 to 14 feet. waves occasionally around 18 feet. 
.tuesday...west gales to 35 knots becoming southwest and
diminishing to 30 knots. heavy freezing spray during the day.
lake effect snow showers likely during the day, then a chance of
snow showers tuesday night. waves 8 to 12 feet subsiding to 5 to
8 feet. waves occasionally around 15 feet. 
.wednesday...south winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest to
30 knots. a chance of snow showers. waves 3 to 5 feet. waves
occasionally around 6 feet. 

the water temperature off rochester is 36 degrees.

$$

fzus51 kbuf 171503
nshbuf
expires:202601172200;;045668

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service buffalo ny
1003 am est sat jan 17 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.


loz044-172200-
sodus bay to mexico bay along lake ontario-
1003 am est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 7 pm est this evening
through monday morning...
...gale watch in effect from monday morning through late tuesday
night...

.rest of today...south winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest. a
chance of snow showers, then a chance of rain and snow showers
late. waves 2 feet or less. 
.tonight...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots. a chance of snow showers. waves 2 feet or less building
to 5 to 8 feet. waves occasionally around 10 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. a chance of snow showers in the morning. waves 5 to
8 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around
10 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of snow
showers. waves 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around 6 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming west and
increasing to 40 knot gales. heavy freezing spray. lake effect
snow showers. waves 6 to 9 feet building to 15 to 19 feet. waves
occasionally around 24 feet. 
.tuesday...west gales to 35 knots becoming southwest and
diminishing to 30 knots. heavy freezing spray during the day.
lake effect snow showers. waves 13 to 17 feet subsiding to 9 to
12 feet. waves occasionally around 22 feet. 
.wednesday...south winds to 30 knots becoming southwest and
increasing to 35 knot gales. snow showers likely. waves 5 to
8 feet subsiding to 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally around
10 feet. 

$$

fzus51 kcle 171951
nshcle
expires:202601180315;;057729

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
251 pm est sat jan 17 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.


lez145-180315-
vermilion to avon point oh-
251 pm est sat jan 17 2026

...gale watch in effect from monday morning through late monday
night...

.tonight...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest. partly
cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. partly sunny. waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to
15 to 20 knots. a chance of snow in the evening, then snow likely
overnight. waves 1 foot or less. 
.monday...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming west. heavy
freezing spray. snow likely in the morning, then a chance of snow
in the afternoon. waves 2 feet or less. 

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.

$$

fzus51 kcle 171951
nshcle
expires:202601180315;;057728

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
251 pm est sat jan 17 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.


lez146-147-180315-
avon point to willowick oh-willowick to geneva-on-the lake oh-
251 pm est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through monday morning...
...gale watch in effect from monday morning through late monday
night...

.tonight...west winds 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest. a slight
chance of snow after midnight. waves 4 to 7 feet subsiding to
3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 9 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. a slight chance of
snow. waves 3 to 5 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. waves
occasionally around 6 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. a chance of snow
in the evening, then snow likely overnight. waves 1 to 3 feet
building to 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around 6 feet. 
.monday...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming west and
increasing to 35 knot gales. heavy freezing spray. snow. waves
4 to 7 feet building to 9 to 12 feet. waves occasionally around
15 feet. 

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.

$$

fzus51 kcle 171951
nshcle
expires:202601180315;;057727

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
251 pm est sat jan 17 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>144-180315-
maumee bay to reno beach oh-reno beach to the islands oh-
the islands to vermilion oh-
251 pm est sat jan 17 2026

...low water advisory in effect until 1 am est sunday...
...gale watch in effect from monday morning through monday
evening...

.tonight...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest 10 to
15 knots. partly cloudy. waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. partly sunny. waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to
15 to 20 knots. a chance of snow. waves 1 foot or less. 
.monday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west to
30 knots. a chance of snow. waves 1 foot or less. 

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.

$$

fzus51 kcle 171951
nshcle
expires:202601180315;;057730

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
251 pm est sat jan 17 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.


lez148-149-180315-
geneva-on-the-lake to conneaut oh-conneaut oh to ripley ny-
251 pm est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through monday morning...
...gale watch in effect from monday morning through late monday
night...

.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. a slight chance of
snow after midnight. a chance of snow late. waves 5 to 8 feet.
waves occasionally around 10 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots. a slight chance of snow. waves 3 to 6 feet subsiding to
2 to 4 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to
15 to 20 knots. a chance of snow in the evening, then snow 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. heavy
freezing spray in the afternoon. waves 3 to 6 feet building to
10 to 13 feet. waves occasionally around 16 feet. 

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.

$$

fzus51 kcle 171442
nshcle
expires:202601172115;;044961

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service cleveland oh
942 am est sat jan 17 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>145-172115-
maumee bay to reno beach oh-reno beach to the islands oh-
the islands to vermilion oh-vermilion to avon point oh-
942 am est sat jan 17 2026

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west. a
chance of snow showers late this morning, then a slight chance of
snow showers early this afternoon. waves in ice free areas 1 to
3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet. waves in ice free areas
occasionally around 6 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southwest. partly
cloudy. waves 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around 6 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. partly sunny. waves
2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots increasing to
30 knots. a chance of snow showers. waves 1 to 3 feet building to
3 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

see lake erie open lakes forecast for monday through wednesday.

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 171915
nshdlh
expires:202601172300;;056555

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
115 pm cst sat jan 17 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.


lsz140-172300-
grand portage to grand marais mn-
115 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 8 pm cst this evening...
...gale watch in effect from sunday evening through late sunday
night...

.rest of today...north wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots. slight chance of snow early in the afternoon, then
chance of flurries late. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...north wind 10 to 15 knots. gusts up to 20 knots early
in the evening. slight chance of snow after midnight. waves 1 to
2 feet. 
.sunday...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots. slight chance of snow in the morning, then snow likely
in the afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...north wind up to 30 knots. gusts up to 35 knots
increasing to 40 knots in the late evening and overnight. chance
of snow in the evening. waves 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally to
7 feet. a gale warning may be needed. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 171915
nshdlh
expires:202601172300;;056564

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
115 pm cst sat jan 17 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.


lsz121-172300-
chequamegon bay-bayfield to oak point wi-
115 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

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

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 171915
nshdlh
expires:202601172300;;056560

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
115 pm cst sat jan 17 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.


lsz145-172300-
duluth mn to port wing wi-
115 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 pm cst this afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from sunday evening through late sunday
night...

.rest of today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to
around 20 knots. chance of snow early in the afternoon, then
slight chance of snow late. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest after
midnight. slight chance of snow. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest 15 to
20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots late in the afternoon.
chance of snow. waves 1 to 2 feet building to 2 to 4 feet late in
the afternoon. a small craft advisory may be needed. 
.sunday night...northwest wind 20 to 25 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. heavy freezing spray through the night. waves 4 to
7 feet. waves occasionally to 9 feet. a gale warning may be
needed. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 171915
nshdlh
expires:202601172300;;056559

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
115 pm cst sat jan 17 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.


lsz144-172300-
two harbors to duluth mn-
115 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 pm cst this afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from sunday evening through late sunday
night...

.rest of today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to
around 20 knots. slight chance of snow early in the afternoon,
then chance of flurries late. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots becoming west after
midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest 15 to
20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots late in the afternoon.
chance of snow. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...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. a gale warning
may be needed. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 171915
nshdlh
expires:202601172300;;056558

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
115 pm cst sat jan 17 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.


lsz143-172300-
silver bay harbor to two harbors mn-
115 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 pm cst this afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from sunday evening through late sunday
night...

.rest of today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to
around 20 knots. chance of snow early in the afternoon, then
slight chance of snow late. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots becoming west after
midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...west wind 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest 15 to
20 knots late in the afternoon. snow likely through the day.
waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday night...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. a gale warning
may be needed. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 171915
nshdlh
expires:202601172300;;056557

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
115 pm cst sat jan 17 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.


lsz142-172300-
taconite harbor to silver bay harbor mn-
115 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 pm cst this afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from sunday evening through late sunday
night...

.rest of today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to
around 20 knots. chance of snow early in the afternoon, then
slight chance of snow late. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming west early in the morning. mostly cloudy. waves
1 foot or less. 
.sunday...west wind 5 to 10 knots becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots with gusts to around 25 knots late in the afternoon.
snow likely through the day. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday night...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to
35 knots increasing to 40 knots in the late evening and early
morning, then decreasing to 35 knots early in the morning. slight
chance of snow in the evening. waves 1 to 3 feet. a gale warning
may be needed. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 171915
nshdlh
expires:202601172300;;056556

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
115 pm cst sat jan 17 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.


lsz141-172300-
grand marais to taconite harbor mn-
115 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 pm cst this afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from sunday evening through late sunday
night...

.rest of today...north wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 25 knots
decreasing to 20 knots late. slight chance of snow. waves 1 to
2 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 5 to 10 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming west early in the morning. slight chance of
snow after midnight. waves 1 foot or less. 
.sunday...west wind 5 to 10 knots becoming northwest 10 to
15 knots with gusts to around 25 knots late in the afternoon.
chance of snow in the morning, then snow likely in the afternoon.
waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday night...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. gusts up to
35 knots increasing to 40 knots in the late evening and
overnight. chance of snow in the evening. waves 1 to 3 feet. a
gale warning may be needed. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 171915
nshdlh
expires:202601172300;;056565

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
115 pm cst sat jan 17 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.


lsz148-172300-
oak point to saxon harbor wi-
115 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 pm cst this afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from sunday evening through late sunday
night...

.rest of today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to
around 20 knots. chance of snow. waves 3 to 5 feet. waves
occasionally to 7 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest after
midnight. chance of snow in the evening, then slight chance of
snow after midnight. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet
in the late evening and overnight. 
.sunday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots becoming west with gusts
to around 20 knots late in the afternoon. chance of snow in the
morning, then snow likely in the afternoon. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots. chance of snow.
waves 4 to 6 feet. waves occasionally to 8 feet. a small craft
advisory may be needed. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 171915
nshdlh
expires:202601172300;;056562

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
115 pm cst sat jan 17 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.


lsz147-172300-
sand island to bayfield wi-
115 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 pm cst this afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from sunday evening through late sunday
night...

.rest of today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to
around 20 knots. chance of snow. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots becoming west after
midnight. chance of snow in the evening, then slight chance of
snow after midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet
in the late evening and overnight. 
.sunday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to around
20 knots becoming west 15 to 20 knots late in the afternoon.
chance of snow in the morning, then snow likely in the afternoon.
waves 1 to 2 feet building to 1 to 3 feet late in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...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 7 feet. waves occasionally to 9 feet. a small craft
advisory may be needed. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdlh 171915
nshdlh
expires:202601172300;;056561

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service duluth mn
115 pm cst sat jan 17 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.


lsz146-172300-
port wing to sand island wi-
115 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 4 pm cst this afternoon...
...gale watch in effect from sunday evening through late sunday
night...

.rest of today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots with gusts to
around 20 knots. chance of snow. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest after
midnight. chance of snow in the evening, then slight chance of
snow after midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest 15 to
20 knots late in the afternoon. chance of snow in the morning,
then snow likely in the afternoon. waves 1 to 2 feet building to
2 to 4 feet late in the afternoon. a small craft advisory may be
needed. 
.sunday night...northwest wind 20 to 25 knots with gusts to
around 30 knots. chance of snow in the evening. heavy freezing
spray through the night. waves 4 to 7 feet. waves occasionally to
9 feet. a small craft advisory may be needed. 

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 171452
nshdtx
expires:202601172300;;045111

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
952 am est sat jan 17 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.


lhz441-172300-
port austin to harbor beach mi-
952 am est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 1 pm est this afternoon
through late tonight...

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots increasing to
20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the afternoon. mostly
cloudy with a slight chance of light snow showers. 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 with gusts to 30 knots
diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy.
light snow showers likely early in the evening, then a chance of
light snow showers in the late evening and early morning. a
slight chance of light snow showers after midnight. waves 3 to
5 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots diminishing to
15 to 20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy with a chance of
light snow showers. waves 3 to 5 feet. waves occasionally around
7 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 171452
nshdtx
expires:202601172300;;045113

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
952 am est sat jan 17 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.


lhz443-172300-
port sanilac to port huron mi-
952 am est sat jan 17 2026

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy
with a chance of light snow showers late in the morning, then
partly cloudy with a slight chance of light snow showers in the
afternoon. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots diminishing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. a chance of light snow
showers early in the evening, then a slight chance of light snow
showers in the late evening and overnight. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the late morning and early afternoon, then increasing
to 15 to 20 knots early in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves
1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy
with a chance of light snow showers. waves 2 to 4 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 171452
nshdtx
expires:202601172300;;045112

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
952 am est sat jan 17 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.


lhz442-172300-
harbor beach to port sanilac mi-
952 am est sat jan 17 2026

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy
late in the morning becoming partly cloudy. a slight chance of
light snow showers. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots
diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. a
chance of light snow showers until early morning, then a slight
chance of light snow showers after midnight. waves 1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the late morning and early afternoon, then increasing
to 15 to 20 knots early in the afternoon. mostly cloudy. waves
1 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy
with a chance of light snow showers. waves 1 to 3 feet building
to 2 to 4 feet after midnight. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 171452
nshdtx
expires:202601172300;;045114

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
952 am est sat jan 17 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.


lez444-172300-
michigan waters of lake erie from detroit river to north cape mi-
952 am est sat jan 17 2026

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy
with a chance of light snow showers late in the morning, then
mostly sunny with a slight chance of light snow showers in the
afternoon. 
.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly clear. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to
15 to 20 knots after midnight. mostly 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 171452
nshdtx
expires:202601172300;;045110

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
952 am est sat jan 17 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.


lhz421-172300-
outer saginaw bay sw of alabaster to port austin mi to inner
saginaw bay-
952 am est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect from 1 pm est this afternoon
through late tonight...

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots increasing to
20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the afternoon. mostly
cloudy with a slight chance of light snow showers. waves 3 to
5 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 
.tonight...southwest winds to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to
20 knots. mostly cloudy. light snow showers likely early in the
evening, then a chance of light snow showers in the late evening
and early morning. a slight chance of light snow showers after
midnight. waves 4 to 6 feet. waves occasionally around 8 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. mostly cloudy. waves
2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet early in the afternoon. waves
occasionally around 7 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots diminishing to
15 to 20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. a chance of light
snow showers until early morning. freezing spray. waves 4 to
6 feet. waves occasionally around 7 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

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

$$

fzus53 kdtx 171452
nshdtx
expires:202601172300;;045109

nearshore marine forecast for michigan
national weather service detroit/pontiac mi
952 am est sat jan 17 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.


lhz422-172300-
inner saginaw bay sw of point au gres to bay port mi-
952 am est sat jan 17 2026

.rest of today...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots increasing to
20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots in the afternoon. mostly
cloudy with a slight chance of light snow showers. 
.tonight...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots
diminishing to 15 to 20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy.
light snow showers likely early in the evening, then a chance of
light snow showers in the late evening and early morning. a
slight chance of light snow showers after midnight. 
.sunday...southwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the late morning and afternoon. mostly cloudy. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots diminishing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. mostly cloudy. a chance of light snow
showers until early morning.

waves omitted due to ice coverage.

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

$$

fzus53 kgrb 172009
nshgrb
expires:202601172300;;058826

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
209 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz521-522-172300-
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-
209 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
morning...

.this afternoon...nw wind 5 to 10 kts. waves 2 ft or less.
scattered snow showers. 
.tonight...nw wind 10 to 15 kts backing w 5 to 10 kts after
midnight. waves 2 ft or less. scattered flurries in the evening. 
.sunday...sw wind 10 to 15 kts. waves 2 ft or less. a chance of
light snow in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...w wind 10 to 15 kts becoming nw to 30 kts with
gale force gusts to around 35 kts in the late evening and
overnight. waves 2 ft or less. a chance of light snow. patchy
blowing snow after midnight.  

$$

fzus53 kgrb 172009
nshgrb
expires:202601172300;;058827

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
209 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz541-172300-
rock island passage to sturgeon bay wi-
209 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
morning...

.this afternoon...nw wind 10 to 15 kts. waves 2 ft or less.
scattered snow showers. 
.tonight...nw wind 10 to 15 kts backing w 5 to 10 kts after
midnight. waves 1 to 3 ft. scattered flurries in the evening. 
.sunday...w wind 10 to 15 kts. waves 2 ft or less. a chance of
light snow. 
.sunday night...w wind 10 to 20 kts with gale force gusts to
around 35 kts becoming nw to 30 kts with gale force gusts to
around 35 kts after midnight. waves 2 ft or less building to 3 to
5 ft after midnight. a chance of light snow.  

$$

fzus53 kgrb 172009
nshgrb
expires:202601172300;;058828

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service green bay wi
209 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz542-543-172300-
sturgeon bay to two rivers wi-two rivers to sheboygan wi-
209 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
morning...

.this afternoon...w wind 10 to 15 kts. waves 2 ft or less.
numerous snow showers. 
.tonight...nw wind 10 to 15 kts. waves 1 to 3 ft. scattered snow
showers in the evening. 
.sunday...w wind 10 to 15 kts. waves 2 ft or less. light snow
likely in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...w wind 10 to 15 kts becoming nw to 30 kts with
gale force gusts to around 35 kts in the late evening and
overnight. waves 1 to 3 ft building to 4 to 7 ft after midnight.
a chance of light snow.  

$$

fzus53 kgrr 171955
nshgrr
expires:202601180900;;057914

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
255 pm est sat jan 17 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz849-180900-
pentwater to manistee mi-
255 pm est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late sunday night...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
evening...

.through early evening...west winds 15 to 20 knots. snow showers
likely. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 15 to 25 knots veering northwest in the late
evening and overnight. snow showers in the evening, then a chance of
snow showers after midnight. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots. cloudy with a chance of
snow showers. freezing spray. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.sunday night...west winds to 30 knots becoming northwest gales to
40 knots after midnight. snow showers. freezing spray. waves 5 to
7 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 9 to 13 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots after
midnight. mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. waves 7 to
10 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 6 to 8 feet.
.wednesday...west winds to 30 knots. snow showers likely. waves 5 to
7 feet. 
.thursday...west winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 6 to
8 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 171955
nshgrr
expires:202601180900;;057915

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
255 pm est sat jan 17 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz848-180900-
whitehall to pentwater mi-
255 pm est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late sunday night...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
evening...

.through early evening...west winds 20 to 25 knots. snow showers
likely. waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 15 to 25 knots veering northwest in the late
evening and overnight. snow showers. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 20 to 25 knots. cloudy with a chance of
snow showers. freezing spray. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.sunday night...west winds to 30 knots becoming northwest gales to
40 knots after midnight. snow showers. freezing spray. waves 6 to
8 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 10 to 14 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 40 knots decreasing to 30 knots after
midnight. mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. waves 7 to
11 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 6 to 8 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 171955
nshgrr
expires:202601180900;;057916

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
255 pm est sat jan 17 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz847-180900-
grand haven to whitehall mi-
255 pm est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late sunday night...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
evening...

.through early evening...west winds to 30 knots. snow showers.
freezing spray. waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.tonight...west winds 15 to 25 knots veering northwest after
midnight. snow showers. waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds to 30 knots. snow showers likely. freezing
spray. waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.sunday night...west winds to 30 knots veering northwest gales to
40 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 11 to 15 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 40 knots. snow showers likely. waves
8 to 12 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. 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 171955
nshgrr
expires:202601180900;;057917

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
255 pm est sat jan 17 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz846-180900-
holland to grand haven mi-
255 pm est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late sunday night...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
evening...

.through early evening...southwest winds to 30 knots. snow showers.
freezing spray. waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.tonight...west winds to 30 knots. freezing spray in the evening.
snow showers. waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds to 30 knots. snow showers likely. freezing
spray. waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.sunday night...west winds to 30 knots becoming northwest gales to
40 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. waves 9 to
13 feet. 
.tuesday...west gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots early in
the afternoon. snow showers likely. waves 6 to 9 feet. 
.wednesday...southwest gales to 35 knots veering west early in the
afternoon. snow showers. waves 7 to 10 feet. 
.thursday...west gales to 35 knots decreasing to 30 knots early in
the afternoon. snow showers likely. waves 7 to 10 feet. 

$$

fzus53 kgrr 171955
nshgrr
expires:202601180900;;057918

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
255 pm est sat jan 17 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz845-180900-
south haven to holland mi-
255 pm est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late sunday night...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
evening...

.through early evening...southwest winds to 30 knots. snow showers
likely. freezing spray. waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.tonight...west winds to 30 knots. snow showers. freezing spray.
waves 6 to 8 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds to 30 knots. snow showers likely. freezing
spray. waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds to 30 knots veering west gales to
40 knots in the late evening and overnight. 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 11 to 15 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 40 knots. snow showers. 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 gales to 35 knots veering west early in the
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 171955
nshgrr
expires:202601180900;;057919

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service grand rapids mi
255 pm est sat jan 17 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz844-180900-
st joseph to south haven mi-
255 pm est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late sunday night...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
evening...

.through early evening...southwest winds to 30 knots. snow showers
likely. freezing spray. waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.tonight...west winds to 30 knots. snow showers likely. freezing
spray. waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy with a chance
of snow showers. freezing spray. waves 5 to 7 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds to 30 knots becoming west gales to
40 knots in the late evening and overnight. snow showers. freezing
spray. waves 6 to 8 feet building to 7 to 11 feet after midnight. 
.martin luther king jr day...west gales to 45 knots. snow showers.
heavy freezing spray. waves 11 to 15 feet. 
.monday night...west gales to 35 knots. mostly cloudy with a chance
of snow showers. waves 8 to 12 feet. 
.tuesday...west winds to 30 knots. mostly cloudy. waves 6 to 8 feet.
.wednesday...southwest winds to 30 knots veering west 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 kiwx 171945
nshiwx
expires:202601180315;;057660

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service northern indiana
245 pm est sat jan 17 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz046-180315-
michigan city in to new buffalo mi-
245 pm est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late sunday night...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
evening...

.tonight...west winds 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 25 knots. a
chance of snow showers through the early overnight, then a slight
chance of snow showers late. waves 3 to 5 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. snow showers likely in
the afternoon. waves 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west to
30 knots. gusts up to 25 knots increasing to 35 knot gales.
freezing spray. snow showers likely. waves 2 to 4 feet building
to 6 to 9 feet. 
.monday...west winds to 30 knots. gusts up to 35 knot gales.
heavy freezing spray. a chance of snow showers. waves 7 to
11 feet subsiding to 6 to 9 feet. 

the water temperature at st. joseph and at michigan city is 34
degrees.

$$

fzus53 kiwx 171945
nshiwx
expires:202601180315;;057661

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service northern indiana
245 pm est sat jan 17 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz043-180315-
new buffalo mi to st joseph mi-
245 pm est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late sunday night...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
evening...

.tonight...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west. gusts up
to 25 knots. freezing spray. snow showers likely this evening,
then a chance of snow showers after midnight. waves 4 to 6 feet. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 25 knots.
freezing spray in the morning. a slight chance of snow showers in
the morning, then snow showers likely in the afternoon. waves
3 to 6 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west and
increasing to 30 knots. gusts up to 35 knot gales. freezing
spray. snow showers. waves 3 to 6 feet building to 8 to 11 feet. 
.monday...west winds to 30 knots. gusts up to 35 knot gales.
heavy freezing spray. a chance of snow showers. waves 9 to
13 feet subsiding to 8 to 11 feet. 

the water temperature at st. joseph and at michigan city is 34
degrees.

$$

fzus53 klot 171542
nshlot
expires:202601172215;;047028

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service chicago/romeoville il
942 am cst sat jan 17 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>743-172215-
winthrop harbor to wilmette harbor il-
wilmette harbor to northerly island il-
northerly island to calumet harbor il-
calumet harbor il to gary in-
942 am cst sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 9 pm cst this evening...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
morning...

.rest of today...west winds 20 to 25 kt. scattered snow showers
through early afternoon, then snow mid to late afternoon. waves 3
to 5 ft.
.tonight...west winds 20 to 25 kt early in the evening 
diminishing to 15 to 25 kt by mid evening. snow in the evening, 
then a chance of flurries overnight. waves 2 to 4 ft.
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 25 kt. snow likely in the 
afternoon. waves 2 to 4 ft. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 20 to 25 kt becoming west and
increasing to gales to 35 kt overnight. snow likely in the 
evening, then slight chance of snow overnight. waves 2 to 4 ft 
building to 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft.

$$

fzus53 klot 171542
nshlot
expires:202601172215;;047029

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service chicago/romeoville il
942 am cst sat jan 17 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.


lmz744-745-172215-
gary to burns harbor in-burns harbor to michigan city in-
942 am cst sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
afternoon...

.rest of today...west winds to 30 kt becoming southwest late. 
scattered snow showers through early afternoon, then snow likely 
mid to late afternoon. waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. 
.tonight...west winds 15 to 25 kt. snow likely in the evening, 
then a chance of flurries overnight. waves 4 to 6 ft 
occasionally to 8 ft subsiding to 3 to 5 ft. 
.sunday...southwest winds 15 to 25 kt. snow likely in the 
afternoon. waves 2 to 4 ft. 
.sunday night...southwest winds 20 to 25 kt becoming west and
increasing to gales to 35 kt overnight. snow likely in the 
evening, then chance of snow overnight. heavy freezing spray 
overnight. waves building to 8 to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 171910
nshmkx
expires:202601172300;;056334

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
110 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz644-172300-
port washington to north point light wi-
110 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 6 pm cst this evening...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
morning...

.rest of today...west wind 15 to 20 knots. snow. waves 1 to
2 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 15 to 20 knots. snow likely through around
midnight. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...west wind 15 to 20 knots backing southwest late in the
afternoon. snow in the afternoon. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest wind 10 to 20 knots veering west 15 to
20 knots late in the evening, then becoming northwest up to
30 knots with gusts to around 35 knots after midnight. chance of
snow through around midnight, then slight chance of snow after
midnight. waves 4 to 6 feet. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 171910
nshmkx
expires:202601172300;;056336

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
110 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz646-172300-
wind point wi to winthrop harbor il-
110 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 6 pm cst this evening...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
morning...

.rest of today...west wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around
25 knots. snow. waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet late
in the afternoon. 
.tonight...west wind 15 to 20 knots. gusts up to 25 knots. snow
through around midnight. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...west wind 15 to 20 knots backing southwest in the
afternoon. snow in the afternoon. waves 1 to 2 feet building to
2 to 4 feet late in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots veering west with
gusts to around 25 knots late in the evening, then becoming 15 to
25 knots with gusts to around 30 knots after midnight rising to
up to 30 knots with gusts to around 35 knots early in the
morning. snow likely through around midnight, then slight chance
of snow after midnight. waves 3 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
early in the morning. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 171910
nshmkx
expires:202601172300;;056333

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
110 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz643-172300-
sheboygan to port washington wi-
110 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
morning...

.rest of today...west wind 15 to 20 knots. snow early in the
afternoon, then snow likely late in the afternoon. waves 1 to
2 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 15 to 20 knots veering northwest late in the
evening, then becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots after midnight
backing west early in the morning. chance of snow through around
midnight. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...west wind 15 to 20 knots backing southwest late in the
afternoon. snow in the afternoon. waves 1 to 2 feet building to
2 to 4 feet late in the afternoon. 
.sunday night...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots veering west late
in the evening, then becoming northwest up to 30 knots with gusts
to around 35 knots after midnight. chance of snow through around
midnight, then slight chance of snow after midnight. heavy
freezing spray after midnight. waves 3 to 4 feet building to 3 to
5 feet early in the morning. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmkx 171910
nshmkx
expires:202601172300;;056335

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi
110 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

for waters within five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan


lmz645-172300-
north point light to wind point wi-
110 pm cst sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 6 pm cst this evening...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
morning...

.rest of today...west wind 10 to 20 knots becoming 15 to 20 knots
late in the afternoon. gusts up to 25 knots. snow. waves 1 to
2 feet. 
.tonight...west wind 15 to 20 knots. snow through around
midnight. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...west wind 15 to 20 knots backing southwest late in the
afternoon. snow in the afternoon. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots veering west with
gusts to around 25 knots late in the evening, then becoming
northwest up to 30 knots with gusts to around 35 knots after
midnight. snow likely through around midnight, then slight chance
of snow after midnight. heavy freezing spray after midnight.
waves 3 to 4 feet building to 4 to 6 feet after midnight. 

wave heights are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 171601
nshmqt
expires:202601172100;;047439

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sat jan 17 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.


lsz240-241-172100-
saxon harbor wi to black river mi-
black river to ontonagon mi-
1100 am est sat jan 17 2026 /1000 am cst sat jan 17 2026/

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale watch in effect from sunday evening through monday
morning...

.rest of today...north wind 15 to 20 knots. snow showers.
freezing spray. waves 5 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet
subsiding to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots backing southwest late.
snow showers through midnight, then a chance of snow showers
late. waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet, then building to 2 to
4 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots veering west 10 to
20 knots in the afternoon. cloudy. a chance of snow showers in
the morning, then snow showers in the afternoon. waves subsiding
to 1 to 2 feet, then building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots. cloudy. snow
showers likely in the evening, then a chance of snow showers
after midnight. heavy freezing spray through the night. waves
building to 8 to 11 feet occasionally to 14 feet, then subsiding
to 7 to 10 feet occasionally to 13 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 171601
nshmqt
expires:202601172100;;047438

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sat jan 17 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.


lmz248-250-172100-
seul choix point to point detour mi-
5nm east of a line from fairport mi to rock island passage-
1100 am est sat jan 17 2026

.rest of today...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. mostly cloudy
with a chance of snow showers. waves calm to 1 foot building to
1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots by midnight. mostly cloudy. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...west wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. a slight chance of
snow showers in the morning, then a chance of snow showers in the
afternoon. waves building to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday night...west wind 10 to 15 knots veering northwest 15 to
25 knots after midnight. cloudy with a chance of snow showers.
waves building to 2 to 4 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 171601
nshmqt
expires:202601172100;;047437

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sat jan 17 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.


lmz221-172100-
green bay north of line from cedar river mi to rock island
passage-
1100 am est sat jan 17 2026

.rest of today...northwest wind 5 to 15 knots. cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.tonight...northwest wind 10 to 15 knots backing west less than
10 knots late. mostly cloudy. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.sunday...southwest wind 5 to 15 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow
showers in the afternoon. waves calm to 1 foot. 
.sunday night...west wind 10 to 15 knots veering northwest 15 to
25 knots after midnight. cloudy with a chance of snow showers.
waves building to 2 to 3 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 171601
nshmqt
expires:202601172100;;047443

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sat jan 17 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.


lsz244-172100-
eagle river to manitou island mi-
1100 am est sat jan 17 2026

...heavy freezing spray warning in effect through late tonight...
...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale watch in effect from sunday evening through monday
afternoon...

.rest of today...north wind 20 to 25 knots. snow showers likely.
freezing spray. waves 5 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet
subsiding to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet. 
.tonight...north wind 10 to 20 knots backing northwest less than
10 knots late. cloudy. freezing spray through midnight. snow
showers likely through late evening, then a chance of snow
showers by midnight. waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind less than 10 knots veering west 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. cloudy. a chance of snow showers in
the morning, then snow showers likely in the afternoon. waves
subsiding to 1 to 2 feet, then building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots veering north gales
to 35 knots after midnight. gale force gusts up to 44 knots. snow
showers. heavy freezing spray. waves building to 11 to 15 feet
occasionally to 19 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 171601
nshmqt
expires:202601172100;;047442

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sat jan 17 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.


lsz245-172100-
manitou island to point isabelle mi-
1100 am est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 7 pm est this evening...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
afternoon...

.rest of today...north wind 15 to 20 knots. snow showers likely.
freezing spray. waves 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet
subsiding to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.tonight...north wind 10 to 20 knots backing northwest less than
10 knots late. cloudy. snow showers likely through late evening,
then a chance of snow showers by midnight. waves subsiding to
2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...west wind 5 to 15 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow
showers in the morning, then snow showers likely in the
afternoon. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots veering north after
midnight. gale force gusts up to 43 knots. snow showers. heavy
freezing spray after midnight. waves building to 10 to 14 feet
occasionally to 18 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 171601
nshmqt
expires:202601172100;;047444

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sat jan 17 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.


lsz246-172100-
point isabelle to lower entrance of portage canal mi-
1100 am est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 7 pm est this evening...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
afternoon...

.rest of today...north wind 15 to 20 knots. snow showers likely.
waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.tonight...north wind 5 to 15 knots backing west less than
10 knots late. cloudy. a chance of snow showers through midnight,
then a slight chance of snow showers late. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. a slight chance
of snow showers in the morning, then snow showers likely in the
afternoon. waves building to 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday night...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots increasing to up to
30 knots after midnight. gale force gusts up to 42 knots. snow
showers. waves building to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 171601
nshmqt
expires:202601172100;;047445

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sat jan 17 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.


lsz247-172100-
lower entrance of portage canal to huron islands mi including
keweenaw and huron bays-
1100 am est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect until 7 pm est this evening...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
afternoon...

.rest of today...north wind 15 to 20 knots. snow showers. waves
3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 10 to 20 knots backing southwest 5 to
15 knots late. cloudy. a chance of snow showers through midnight,
then a slight chance of snow showers late. waves subsiding to
1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow
showers in the afternoon. waves 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday night...west wind up to 30 knots veering northwest after
midnight. gale force gusts up to 41 knots. snow showers. heavy
freezing spray after midnight. waves building to 7 to 10 feet
occasionally to 13 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 171601
nshmqt
expires:202601172100;;047446

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sat jan 17 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.


lsz248-172100-
huron islands to marquette mi-
1100 am est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
afternoon...

.rest of today...north wind 15 to 20 knots backing northwest
20 to 25 knots late. snow showers. freezing spray. waves 3 to
6 feet occasionally to 8 feet building to 4 to 7 feet
occasionally to 9 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots backing west 10 to
15 knots late. cloudy. freezing spray through late evening. a
chance of snow showers through midnight, then a slight chance of
snow showers late. waves subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 5 to 15 knots. cloudy. snow showers
likely in the afternoon. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday night...west wind up to 30 knots veering northwest gales
to 35 knots with gale force gusts up to 45 knots after midnight.
snow showers. heavy freezing spray. waves building to 12 to
17 feet occasionally to 21 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 171601
nshmqt
expires:202601172100;;047447

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sat jan 17 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.


lsz249-172100-
marquette to munising mi-
1100 am est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through sunday morning...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
evening...

.rest of today...north wind 15 to 25 knots. snow showers likely.
freezing spray late. waves 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet
building to 5 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 15 to 25 knots backing west 10 to
15 knots late. freezing spray through midnight. snow showers
likely through midnight, then a chance of snow showers late.
waves subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. a slight chance
of snow showers in the morning, then snow showers in the
afternoon. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest gales
to 35 knots with gale force gusts up to 42 knots after midnight.
snow showers. heavy freezing spray. waves building to 12 to
17 feet occasionally to 21 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 171601
nshmqt
expires:202601172100;;047448

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sat jan 17 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.


lsz250-172100-
munising to grand marais mi-
1100 am est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through sunday morning...
...gale watch in effect from late sunday night through monday
evening...

.rest of today...north wind 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to
25 knots late. cloudy. a chance of snow showers by late morning,
then snow showers likely late. freezing spray late. waves 2 to
4 feet building to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet. 
.tonight...northwest wind 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to
15 knots late. freezing spray through midnight. snow showers
likely. waves subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow
showers in the morning, then snow showers in the afternoon. waves
subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday night...west wind 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest gales
to 35 knots after midnight. snow showers. heavy freezing spray.
waves building to 12 to 17 feet occasionally to 21 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 171601
nshmqt
expires:202601172100;;047449

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sat jan 17 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.


lsz251-172100-
grand marais to whitefish point mi-
1100 am est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through sunday morning...
...gale watch in effect from monday morning through monday
afternoon...

.rest of today...north wind 10 to 15 knots backing northwest
15 to 20 knots late. cloudy. a slight chance of snow showers by
late morning, then a chance of snow showers late. waves 2 to
3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet. 
.tonight...north wind 10 to 20 knots veering northeast less than
10 knots late. freezing spray through late evening. cloudy with a
chance of snow showers. waves building to 3 to 6 feet
occasionally to 8 feet, then subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...south wind 10 to 15 knots. cloudy. a chance of snow
showers in the morning, then snow showers likely in the
afternoon. waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. 
.sunday night...southwest wind 15 to 20 knots veering west up to
30 knots with gale force gusts up to 38 knots after midnight.
snow showers. heavy freezing spray after midnight. waves building
to 8 to 11 feet occasionally to 14 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 171601
nshmqt
expires:202601172100;;047441

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sat jan 17 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.


lsz242-172100-
ontonagon to upper entrance of portage canal mi-
1100 am est sat jan 17 2026

...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale watch in effect from sunday evening through monday
morning...

.rest of today...north wind 15 to 25 knots. snow showers.
freezing spray. waves 5 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet
subsiding to 3 to 6 feet occasionally to 8 feet. 
.tonight...north wind 10 to 20 knots backing southwest 5 to
15 knots late. freezing spray through late evening. snow showers
likely. waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. cloudy. a chance of snow showers in
the morning, then snow showers likely in the afternoon. waves
building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots. gale force gusts
up to 39 knots. snow showers. heavy freezing spray. waves
building to 9 to 12 feet occasionally to 15 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$

fzus53 kmqt 171601
nshmqt
expires:202601172100;;047440

nearshore marine forecast
national weather service marquette mi
1100 am est sat jan 17 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.


lsz243-172100-
upper entrance of portage canal to eagle river mi-
1100 am est sat jan 17 2026

...heavy freezing spray warning in effect through late tonight...
...small craft advisory in effect through late tonight...
...gale watch in effect from sunday evening through monday
afternoon...

.rest of today...north wind 20 to 25 knots. snow showers.
freezing spray. waves 5 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet
subsiding to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet. 
.tonight...north wind 10 to 20 knots backing west less than
10 knots late. freezing spray through late evening. snow showers
likely through late evening, then a chance of snow showers by
midnight. snow showers likely late. waves subsiding to 1 to
2 feet. 
.sunday...southwest wind 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. cloudy. a chance of snow showers in
the morning, then snow showers likely in the afternoon. waves
building to 2 to 4 feet. 
.sunday night...northwest wind up to 30 knots veering north after
midnight. gale force gusts up to 40 knots. snow showers. heavy
freezing spray. waves building to 10 to 14 feet occasionally to
18 feet. 

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.

$$