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Powerful Storm to Bring Widespread High Winds and Localized Blizzard Conditions

A powerful storm will shift from the Pacific Northwest across the Northern Plains to the Great Lakes Wednesday into Thursday. Low elevation rain and mountain/Northern Plains snow will combine with high winds resulting in widespread impacts. Blizzard conditions are expected in the Washington Olympics and Cascades Wednesday and possible in the northern Plains Wednesday night into Thursday. 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. 

 

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