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Snow Across the Tennessee Valley and Mid-Atlantic; Pacific Storm Over the Intermountain West

A significant southern winter storm will wrap up tonight into Saturday morning as it slides off the Mid-Atlantic Coast. Prior to its exit, widespread light to moderate snow will fall from the Tennessee Valley to the Mid-Atlantic. A Pacific Storm is expected to bring widespread snows as it races across the northern Great Basin and the northern Plains into the Upper Midwest and Upper Great Lakes. Read More >

Great Lakes Beach Hazards

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The 2024 NWS Great Lakes Beach/Swim Forecast Season has ended. 

Beach/Swim forecasts will resume prior to Memorial Day 2025.

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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