Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1016 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-290330-
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
1016 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan
nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Gale force winds are likely across portions of Lake Michigan and
Huron nearshore waters into tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous Weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1016 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-290330-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
1016 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
A high impact lake effect snow event will continue through tonight.
High snowfall amounts and strong wind gusts will lead to
significant drops in visibility, blowing and drifting snow, and
dangerous holiday travel at times. Please see the latest winter
storm warnings and winter weather advisories for more details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
The high impact lake effect snow event will continue across
northwest lower and eastern upper Michigan into Friday, resulting
in hazardous travel. Please see the latest winter storm warnings
and winter weather advisories for more details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter reports of snowfall amounts and conditions are
encouraged.
For more information visit
http://weather.gov/gaylord/reportingweather.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1001 PM CST Thu Nov 27 2025
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-290415-
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
1001 PM CST Thu Nov 27 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A Gale Warning is in effect for the northern one third of the lake
until midnight. High waves are expected during this period,
especially over the eastern portions of Lake Michigan.
A few gusts to gale force remain possible over the rest of the
lake as well, particularly towards the eastern edge.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday
There is at least a low potential for northwest gales on Sunday.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1001 PM CST Thu Nov 27 2025
LMZ643>646-290415-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
1001 PM CST Thu Nov 27 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for brisk northwest winds.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Friday morning for
brisk northwest winds.
Another Small Craft Advisory will likely be needed Saturday
afternoon into Sunday evening for brisk winds and high waves.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
906 PM CST Thu Nov 27 2025
WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-290315-
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
906 PM CST Thu Nov 27 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Lake effect snow will continue across Vilas County. Additional
accumulations will be minor, mainly an inch or less.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday
Accumulating snow will impact post-holiday travel across the
region on Saturday and Saturday night. A Winter Storm Watch is in
effect for portions of central, east-central and northeast WI.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are requested to forward snowfall measurements to the
National Weather Service in Green Bay.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
412 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
LSZ162-240>251-263>267-282115-
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage
Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle
Royale National Park-
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
412 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025 /312 PM CST Thu Nov 27 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central Lake
Superior...Eastern Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Northwest gales to 40 kt over the east half gradually diminish
through tonight. See the Marine Weather Message and Open Lake
Forecast for more infomation.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Chances of a brief, localized gale to 35 kt over the eastern lake
are up to 50 percent late Saturday into Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
412 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-282115-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
412 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025 /312 PM CST Thu Nov 27 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper
Michigan and western Upper Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Lake effect snow continues tonight, with two to four inches of
additional snowfall possible in the high terrain of Marquette
County and the eastern third. See the Winter Weather Message for
more information.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Lake effect snow continues over the east, with two to three inches
of snowfall forecast between Munising and Newberry. See the Winter
Weather Message for more information.
A low pressure system passing through Lower Michigan late this
weekend brings a 30 to 40 percent chance of 6 inches of snowfall
for communities along Lake Michigan, with a few inches of lake
effect snowfall elsewhere in the UP.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
345 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
LMZ844>849-281045-
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
345 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.
.DAY ONE...This Evening and Tonight
Gale force winds will continue into this evening before tapering off
some overnight. Conditions will remain hazardous for most craft
tonight on Lake Michigan as large waves continue.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Conditions hazardous to small craft will continue through Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
345 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-281045-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
345 PM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This Evening and Tonight
Lake effect snow will continue through tonight. Additional
accumulations along with temperatures in the 20s will result in
slippery travel.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Another system will move through the Great Lakes region this weekend
bringing a widespread snow. Accumulations of 6 inches or more are
possible over much of Southwest Lower Michigan.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
438 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-280945-
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM
off shore-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw
Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
438 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Gale Warnings are in effect for all marine zones, with a Low Water
Advisory in effect for western Lake Erie. Please refer to the latest
Marine Weather Message (MWW) for more information.
Lake effect snow bands will impact the waterways today, with
embedded snow squalls possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
There is increasing potential for several inches of accumulating
snowfall Saturday afternoon into Sunday as a low pressure system
tracks across Lower Michigan.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated. However, spotter reports of
snow accumulation would be greatly appreciated.
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You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.
MV
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
438 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-280945-
Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
438 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Numerous lake effect snow showers are expected south of I-94 and for
the Thumb region today, with embedded snow squalls possible. 1 to 3
inches of snow will be possible through this evening in the Thumb
region, with an inch or less expected elsewhere.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
There is increasing potential for several inches of accumulating
snowfall Saturday afternoon into Sunday as a low pressure system
tracks across Lower Michigan.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated. However, spotter reports of
snow accumulation would be greatly appreciated.
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