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Eastern Lake Erie

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 03:00 AM EDT 12 March 2026

Today Tonight and Friday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 20 knots backing to west 15 this morning then diminishing to west 10 early this evening. Wind becoming light late this evening then increasing to south 15 overnight. Wind increasing to south 25 Friday morning and to southwest 35 near noon Friday. Wind increasing to southwest 40 Friday evening.

Scattered flurries ending this morning. Snow or rain Friday morning. Scattered showers Friday afternoon and evening. Scattered flurries or scattered showers Friday evening.

Waves

Issued 03:00 AM EDT 12 March 2026
Today Tonight and Friday. Mainly ice covered.

Extended Forecast

Issued 03:00 AM EDT 12 March 2026
Saturday Wind west 30 knots diminishing to west 20 in the morning and to east 15 late in the day.
Sunday Wind east 20 knots increasing to southeast 30.
Monday Wind southeast 30 knots increasing to southwest 40.

Ice Forecast*

Issued 12:00 PM EDT 11 March 2026 Today Tonight and Thursday 7 tenths thick lake ice except 9 plus tenths thick lake ice in the extreme eastern section. Consolidated thick lake ice along parts of the shore.

*Ice Forecast and Warnings also apply to U.S. waters

 

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Ice Conditions

*Ice Forecast and Warnings also apply to U.S. waters

Ice Forecasts

Issued 12:00 PM EDT 11 March 2026 Today Tonight and Thursday

Ice Coverage

7 tenths thick lake ice except 9 plus tenths thick lake ice in the
extreme eastern section. Consolidated thick lake ice along parts of
the shore.

Warnings

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Eastern Lake Erie

Issued 03:00 AM EDT 12 March 2026

'Gale' force winds of 34 to 47 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Watch for updated statements. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 3:00 AM EDT 12 March 2026 Today Tonight and Friday At 3:00 a.m. EDT today departing low 995 mb located over southern
Quebec.

At 3:00 a.m. EDT today ridge located on a line north-south over
northwestern Ontario.
By 3:00 a.m. EDT Friday ridge located on a line north-south over
eastern Ontario.

By 3:00 a.m. EDT Friday approaching low 986 mb located over
western Wisconsin.

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