Great Lakes Beach Hazards

Great Lakes Snow through Friday; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper storm will drop south from Canada today bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains this afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

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**The 2025 Beach Forecast Season in the Great Lakes has ended. The 2026 Beach Forecast Season will begin just prior to Memorial Day Weekend**

About Great Lakes Beach Forecasts & Statements: Beach forecasts contain a daily swim risk, which is based on that days threat of high waves and dangerous currents. Beach hazard statements provide additional details on high swim risk days. Use the interactive map below to view the beach forecast and Beach Hazard Statements.

Great Lakes Snow through Friday; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

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