A Pacific storm system will track through the Northwest U.S. today then across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Thursday into Friday. Areas of moderate to heavy snow and gusty to high winds are expected. In the eastern U.S., a storm system will continue tracking across the region today with widespread showers and thunderstorms. A wintry mix will be possible in the Northeast U.S. Read More >
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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.
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