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Periods of Heavy Rain and Snow Continue from California through the Northern Rockies; Multiple Rounds of Ice and Snow to Impact a Large Part of the Northeastern States into Next Week

Moderate to heavy rain with a flooding risk will continue for northern and central California, with heavy mountain snow in the Sierras, southern Cascades, and northern Rockies through Friday. A series of winter storms will track from the Upper Midwest to off the Northeast U.S. coast into next week bringing rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain south of their track and ice and snow to the north. 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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