For our boating and fishing friends on Lake Michigan.

Great Lakes nearshore forecasts are subdivided by zone, each identified by text description and a Universal Generic Code (UGC).

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 entrances to each individual lake. During periods of climatological extremes leading to erratic ice coverage patterns (shifting of ice edge, late/early freeze, etc.), and based on customer needs, nearshore forecasts may be issued throughout the winter to support the National Weather Service mission of protecting life and property on the waters of the Great Lakes.

These forecasts are also available via e-mail

NOTICE - Check time and date of forecasts. Linked data may not represent the latest forecast. The Internet is not part of the National Weather Service's operational data stream and should never be relied upon as a means to obtain the latest forecast and warning data. Become familar with and use other means such as NOAA Weather Radio to obtain the latest forecasts and warnings.

Click on the box for the Marine Forecast for that section and a new window will open with forecast.

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