Open Lake Forecasts for Lake Michigan (Issued by WFO Milwaukee) Clicking on the map below links to a text forecast that includes all zones, a synopsis and MAFOR

The Lake Michigan and Huron Operational Forecast System (LMHOFS) has been implemented by NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS) to provide the maritime user community with short …

The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Local conditions may vary. See accompanying text summary for forecast statements.

Dec 22, 2025 · At one high-water stage, the waters of the Huron and Michigan basin formed one large lake— Lake Algonquin. At the same time, Lake Duluth, in the western Lake Superior …

Oct 8, 2025 · Lake Michigan, by volume, is the second largest Great Lake and the only one located wholly within the United States. The northern part is in the colder, less-developed …

Note: All of these numbers are the average of 6 gages in Lake Michigan and Huron.

Apr 18, 2025 · Lake Michigan is down seven inches from last year and has fallen 41 inches from its highest April on record in 2020. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been monitoring …

Great Lakes nearshore marine forecasts are issued throughout the boating season, typically beginning around April 1 and ending around December 31, dependent on ice conditions on the …

Static Pages: Superior | Mich-Huron | Erie | Ontario Animation Pages: Superior | Mich-Huron | Erie | Ontario Top GLCFS Page NetCDF Depot, status page, run times Lake Mich-Huron KML grid, …

4 days ago · Water temperature forecast is experimental. Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming NNE 12 to 17 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 to 2 ft. NNE wind 13 to 19 kt becoming E in the …