Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Montague, MI
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open lake forecast for lake michigan national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi 903 pm cdt Fri mar 13 2026
for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan.
waves are provided as a range of significant wave heights, which is the average of the highest 1/3 of the wave, along with the average height of the highest 10% of the waves which will occasionally be encountered.
Synopsis -
strong low pressure now around 29.4 inches will push into southern ontario tonight. Strong northwest winds continue this evening. Widespread gale force gusts will continue for the next few hours but will gradually weaken as higher pressure around 30.2 inches nudges in from the west. Gale warning remains in effect for the entire lake until 6z. Some light freezing spray may occur over northern lake michigan this evening.
east northeast winds will steadily increase Saturday night through Sunday, as a second low pressure system around 29.4 inches forms in the central great plains. The low will progress over far southern lake michigan Sunday night as it deepens toward 29.1 inches, resulting in strong northerly winds developing.
strong winds will shift out of the northwest Monday, as the strong low continues to move into ontario. Expect another prolonged period of gales, if not storm force gusts, across all of the open waters and nearshore waters early Sunday morning through Monday night at various directions as the low progresses through the region. Gale watches or storm watches are likely for this period.
prolonged snow is expected Saturday night through Monday, some of which could be heavy over northern portions of the lake. Sleet or freezing rain should mix in with rain and snow over central and parts of northern lake michigan Saturday night into Sunday, with mainly rain and perhaps a few Thunderstorms in the far southern portions of the lake Sunday into Sunday evening. Snow is then expected over southern portions of the lake Sunday night into Monday night.
freezing spray potential will increase Monday and linger into Tuesday behind the departing low, with areas of moderate to heavy freezing spray possible. Trends will be Monitored in coming forecasts for potential headlines.
lmz080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-140930- lake michigan from michigan city in to st. Joseph mi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from sheboygan to port washington wi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from port washington to north point light wi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from north point light to wind point wi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from wind point wi to winthrop harbor il 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from winthrop harbor to wilmette harbor il 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from wilmette harbor il to michigan city in 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from whitehall to pentwater mi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from grand haven to whitehall mi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from holland to grand haven mi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from south haven to holland mi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from st. Joseph to south haven mi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- 903 pm cdt Fri mar 13 2026
sheboygan wi to pentwater mi south - .
.gale warning in effect until 1 am cdt Saturday - .
Rest of tonight - Northwest gales to 45 kt diminishing to 15 to 25 kt. Waves 15 to 20 ft occasionally to 26 ft subsiding to 8 to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft.
Saturday - North winds 10 to 15 kt veering to east. Waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft subsiding to 1 to 3 ft.
Saturday night - East winds 10 to 20 kt becoming southeast gales to 40 kt. Chance of snow in the evening, then snow with a chance of rain overnight. Waves 2 to 4 ft building to 8 to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft.
Sunday - Southeast gales to 40 kt diminishing to gales to 35 kt. Chance of rain and light freezing rain in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. Waves 12 to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft.
Sunday night - West gales to 45 kt becoming northwest storm force winds to 50 kt. Rain, snow and freezing rain in the evening, then rain and snow overnight. Waves 18 to 23 ft occasionally to 30 ft building to 20 to 25 ft occasionally to 33 ft.
Monday - Northwest storm force winds to 50 kt diminishing to gales to 45 kt. Freezing spray. Snow likely. Waves 20 to 25 ft occasionally to 33 ft.
Monday night - Northwest storm force winds to 50 kt diminishing to gales to 40 kt. Heavy freezing spray. Chance of snow. Waves 18 to 23 ft occasionally to 30 ft.
Tuesday - Northwest gales to 35 kt becoming west 15 to 25 kt. Freezing spray. Waves 12 to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft subsiding to 8 to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft.
Wednesday - South winds to 30 kt. Chance of snow. Waves 8 to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft.
open lake forecast for lake michigan national weather service milwaukee/sullivan wi 903 pm cdt Fri mar 13 2026
for waters beyond five nautical miles of shore on lake michigan.
waves are provided as a range of significant wave heights, which is the average of the highest 1/3 of the wave, along with the average height of the highest 10% of the waves which will occasionally be encountered.
strong low pressure now around 29.4 inches will push into southern ontario tonight. Strong northwest winds continue this evening. Widespread gale force gusts will continue for the next few hours but will gradually weaken as higher pressure around 30.2 inches nudges in from the west. Gale warning remains in effect for the entire lake until 6z. Some light freezing spray may occur over northern lake michigan this evening.
east northeast winds will steadily increase Saturday night through Sunday, as a second low pressure system around 29.4 inches forms in the central great plains. The low will progress over far southern lake michigan Sunday night as it deepens toward 29.1 inches, resulting in strong northerly winds developing.
strong winds will shift out of the northwest Monday, as the strong low continues to move into ontario. Expect another prolonged period of gales, if not storm force gusts, across all of the open waters and nearshore waters early Sunday morning through Monday night at various directions as the low progresses through the region. Gale watches or storm watches are likely for this period.
prolonged snow is expected Saturday night through Monday, some of which could be heavy over northern portions of the lake. Sleet or freezing rain should mix in with rain and snow over central and parts of northern lake michigan Saturday night into Sunday, with mainly rain and perhaps a few Thunderstorms in the far southern portions of the lake Sunday into Sunday evening. Snow is then expected over southern portions of the lake Sunday night into Monday night.
freezing spray potential will increase Monday and linger into Tuesday behind the departing low, with areas of moderate to heavy freezing spray possible. Trends will be Monitored in coming forecasts for potential headlines.
lmz080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-140930- lake michigan from michigan city in to st. Joseph mi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from sheboygan to port washington wi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from port washington to north point light wi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from north point light to wind point wi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from wind point wi to winthrop harbor il 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from winthrop harbor to wilmette harbor il 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from wilmette harbor il to michigan city in 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from whitehall to pentwater mi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from grand haven to whitehall mi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from holland to grand haven mi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from south haven to holland mi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- lake michigan from st. Joseph to south haven mi 5 nm offshore to mid lake- 903 pm cdt Fri mar 13 2026
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 346 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
KEY MESSAGES
- Multiple Hazards with Storm System Sat Night to Early Tue
- Moderating Temps and Quiet Conditions Mid-Late Next Week
DISCUSSION
Issued at 346 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
- Multiple Hazards with Storm System Sat Night to Early Tue
Keeping Winter Storm Watch as-is in conjunction with APX for Lower Michigan, for now. Based on latest model guidance, which hasn't changed much since yesterday, winter headlines for M-20/US-10 counties could end up being converted to advisories for Saturday night, followed by a break during the day Sunday. Then a new configuration of winter headlines can be considered, possibly Sunday night for mixed precip in west-central Lwr MI, then likely down the Lake Michigan shore for lake-effect snow Monday and Monday night.
Additionally, wind advisories could be needed Sunday on the warm side of the low, then Monday on the cold side of the low. The wind threat could also be boosted late Sunday via thunderstorms.
Saturday Night: Snow is anticipated to begin late this evening near and north of I-96, changing to sleet or light freezing rain before ending around daybreak. Per the HRRR, snow totals around 2 inches are favored near Pentwater to Mount Pleasant, with over 4 inch totals possible north of Baldwin-Clare. ESE winds could also get breezy toward the end of the precip around daybreak in central Michigan, with 30 to 40 mph gusts.
Sunday: Warm front advancing toward Central Michigan favors highs in the 50s and 60s in the southern half of the peninsula. HRRR mean wind gusts are 40 to 55 mph from the south, for places near and south of a Muskegon to Alma line, beginning mid day. Increasing moisture just above the diurnal mixed boundary layer late in the day along with modest midlevel instability could support weak convection with some thunder along or ahead of the cold front during the late evening. While any potential line of forced storms may be mostly shear-parallel, a very strong low-level wind field and pre-mixed near-surface layer means it won't take much to bring down severe wind gusts over 58 mph.
Sunday Night: Still some potential for freezing rain near and north of Ludington-Evart, which the ECMWF and GFS have been holding on to.
Heavy precipitation rates occurring at that time leads to large model ice accretion raw numbers, but the actual ice accretion should be less efficient. In short, some ice is possible, but an ice storm along US-10 appears unlikely at this time.
Monday: Air temperatures in the 20s arriving and forecast soundings increasingly in support of lake effect snow throughout the day into the night. Northwest winds could also gust 40-55 mph, strongest near the lakeshore. 24-hour accumulations by early Tuesday of around 4 inches are possible in the NW-wind snow belts in West Michigan, and blowing snow will add to the travel challenges.
- Moderating Temps and Quiet Conditions Mid-Late Next Week
(Issued at 255 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026)
Once the large low lifts NE and away from the area later Tuesday, we will see conditions settle down for the rest of the week. One more wave moves through Wednesday, but it will not have much moisture associated with it.
Temperatures will start out cold on Tuesday with the core of the low level cold air in place. We then see upper heights build from the main ridge axis over the Western portion of the country. The northern jet stream will lift well north of the area, and the upper flow will come from the Pacific. The low level flow will be coming from the SW, helping to advect warmer air over the area for the end of the week.
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/
Issued at 144 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
Areas of MVFR ceilings around 3,000 feet will scatter out this morning. VFR is likely during the day. Northwest winds become light and variable midday, then become southeast or east Sat evening. After 03 Z Sun, light snow may develop near and north of MKG, GRR, and LAN. MVFR to IFR visibility is likely going into the night especially to the north of that line, affecting central Lower Michigan.
MARINE
Issued at 227 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
Small craft advisory this morning as gusty northwest winds subside, followed by diminishing wave heights through the day.
Anticipating another small craft advisory beginning late Sat night for breezy east winds and waves building offshore. South gales are possible along the shoreline on Sunday (most likely south of Whitehall). North gales are possible near Big and Little Sable Points Sunday night. Northwest gales are likely along the whole nearshore on Monday, with a chance of some storm force gusts.
GRR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
MI...Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Monday evening for MIZ037>040-043>045.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 11 AM EDT this morning for LMZ844>849.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 346 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
KEY MESSAGES
- Multiple Hazards with Storm System Sat Night to Early Tue
- Moderating Temps and Quiet Conditions Mid-Late Next Week
DISCUSSION
Issued at 346 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
- Multiple Hazards with Storm System Sat Night to Early Tue
Keeping Winter Storm Watch as-is in conjunction with APX for Lower Michigan, for now. Based on latest model guidance, which hasn't changed much since yesterday, winter headlines for M-20/US-10 counties could end up being converted to advisories for Saturday night, followed by a break during the day Sunday. Then a new configuration of winter headlines can be considered, possibly Sunday night for mixed precip in west-central Lwr MI, then likely down the Lake Michigan shore for lake-effect snow Monday and Monday night.
Additionally, wind advisories could be needed Sunday on the warm side of the low, then Monday on the cold side of the low. The wind threat could also be boosted late Sunday via thunderstorms.
Saturday Night: Snow is anticipated to begin late this evening near and north of I-96, changing to sleet or light freezing rain before ending around daybreak. Per the HRRR, snow totals around 2 inches are favored near Pentwater to Mount Pleasant, with over 4 inch totals possible north of Baldwin-Clare. ESE winds could also get breezy toward the end of the precip around daybreak in central Michigan, with 30 to 40 mph gusts.
Sunday: Warm front advancing toward Central Michigan favors highs in the 50s and 60s in the southern half of the peninsula. HRRR mean wind gusts are 40 to 55 mph from the south, for places near and south of a Muskegon to Alma line, beginning mid day. Increasing moisture just above the diurnal mixed boundary layer late in the day along with modest midlevel instability could support weak convection with some thunder along or ahead of the cold front during the late evening. While any potential line of forced storms may be mostly shear-parallel, a very strong low-level wind field and pre-mixed near-surface layer means it won't take much to bring down severe wind gusts over 58 mph.
Sunday Night: Still some potential for freezing rain near and north of Ludington-Evart, which the ECMWF and GFS have been holding on to.
Heavy precipitation rates occurring at that time leads to large model ice accretion raw numbers, but the actual ice accretion should be less efficient. In short, some ice is possible, but an ice storm along US-10 appears unlikely at this time.
Monday: Air temperatures in the 20s arriving and forecast soundings increasingly in support of lake effect snow throughout the day into the night. Northwest winds could also gust 40-55 mph, strongest near the lakeshore. 24-hour accumulations by early Tuesday of around 4 inches are possible in the NW-wind snow belts in West Michigan, and blowing snow will add to the travel challenges.
- Moderating Temps and Quiet Conditions Mid-Late Next Week
(Issued at 255 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026)
Once the large low lifts NE and away from the area later Tuesday, we will see conditions settle down for the rest of the week. One more wave moves through Wednesday, but it will not have much moisture associated with it.
Temperatures will start out cold on Tuesday with the core of the low level cold air in place. We then see upper heights build from the main ridge axis over the Western portion of the country. The northern jet stream will lift well north of the area, and the upper flow will come from the Pacific. The low level flow will be coming from the SW, helping to advect warmer air over the area for the end of the week.
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/
Issued at 144 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
Areas of MVFR ceilings around 3,000 feet will scatter out this morning. VFR is likely during the day. Northwest winds become light and variable midday, then become southeast or east Sat evening. After 03 Z Sun, light snow may develop near and north of MKG, GRR, and LAN. MVFR to IFR visibility is likely going into the night especially to the north of that line, affecting central Lower Michigan.
MARINE
Issued at 227 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026
Small craft advisory this morning as gusty northwest winds subside, followed by diminishing wave heights through the day.
Anticipating another small craft advisory beginning late Sat night for breezy east winds and waves building offshore. South gales are possible along the shoreline on Sunday (most likely south of Whitehall). North gales are possible near Big and Little Sable Points Sunday night. Northwest gales are likely along the whole nearshore on Monday, with a chance of some storm force gusts.
GRR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
MI...Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Monday evening for MIZ037>040-043>045.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 11 AM EDT this morning for LMZ844>849.
| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
| 45214 | 32 mi | 40 min | 38°F | 7 ft | ||||
| MKGM4 - Muskegon, MI | 37 mi | 25 min | NE 19G | 30°F | 30.10 | 17°F | ||
| MLWW3 - Milwaukee, WI | 46 mi | 25 min | N 6G | 32°F | ||||
| PWAW3 - Port Washington, WI | 48 mi | 25 min | 0 | 28°F | 29.53 |
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