Local Marine Information

Heavy Snow Across the Northern Plains and Great Lakes; Strong Winds for the East

Travel conditions will be challenging across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and east coast through Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Heavy snow, blizzard conditions, for the upper Midwest and Great Lakes region through Thanksgiving to be followed by another strong storm for the Plains, Great Lakes and Northeast this weekend. Strong winds are expected with these systems adding to travel difficulties Read More >

Know Before You Go...Boating!

Before you enjoy a day out on the water it is a best to check the forecast. Below are some resources for you to be weather ready along with some safe boating practices.

Inland Lake Forecast
Lake Michigan
Across the Great Lakes
Observations & Radar
Boating Safety

Inland Lake Forecast

www.weather.gov/inland-lake-waves

If you hover over the lake a forecast will pop up, or you have the option to turn off the hover feature in the top right of the image and just click on the lake you want.

Lake Michigan

To get to the Nearshore Forecast (within 5 NM from shore) simply click on the zone that applies to you. We have 7 different offices providing Nearshore Forecasts for Lake Michigan:

If you want the Open Lakes Forecast (beyond 5 NM from shore) just click on the blue area and it will take you to the latest forecast.

If you are looking for a forecast outside of the Great Lakes you can go to: www.weather.gov/marine

Across the Great Lakes

www.weather.gov/greatlakes

On this page you can look at a broad picture of information along with point specific information by clicking on the map (location of white circle). To see all of the information just scroll down!

There are 11 forecast offices that provide weather information for the Great Lakes! Check out the map below to see which offices provide nearshore forecasts and special marine warnings and statements for you!

Observations & Radar

Here is a list of sites where you can find observations:

Dial-A-Buoy
National Data Buoy Center (mobile friendly)
Great Lakes Buoy Page

Here are a couple options for viewing radar data:

NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan Radar (low-bandwidth option)
NWS Green Bay Radar (low-bandwidth option)
NWS Marquette Radar (low-bandwidth option)
NWS Gaylord Radar (low-bandwidth option)
NWS Grand Rapids Radar (low-bandwidth option)
NWS Northern Indiana Radar (low-bandwidth option)
NWS Chicago Radar (low-bandwith option)
Great Lakes Low-Bandwidth Option

Boating Safety

Below are some informational graphics on practicing safe boating with different hazards. For additional resources check out www.weather.gov/safety/safeboating.

**Know Before You Go**

**Thunderstorms**

**Wind & Waves**

**Cold Water**

**Waterspouts**