In Michigan, La Niña winters are often marked by stronger winds crossing the Great Lakes, which can fuel heavy lake-effect ...

That’s where the warm Great Lakes water enters this weather story. The air over the warm water gets moist and light. This ...

How weather patterns guide lake-effect snow to Great Lakes region. Large-scale weather and climate patterns, guided, in part, by the jet stream, play a major role in the storms an ...

This year it’s been either heavy or very skimpy amounts of moisture in Michigan. The images allow you to see if you are dry ...

Forecasts from the National Weather Service's Farmers' Almanac and Old Farmer's Almanac show varying conditions for Michigan's 2025-26 winter.

After a very soggy and icy weekend across the area, the system responsible for producing the messy weather has moved out of the region. This has allowed all weather alerts to be cancelled as ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Heavy lake effect snow pummeled the Chicago area Friday morning, dumping several inches of accumulation and creating hazardous travel conditions. Areas along the North Shore were ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Lake-effect snow caused travel headaches as the area prepares for plunging temperatures overnight. A lake-effect snow warning is in effect for Porter County until 6 a.m. Friday. A ...

A Beach Hazard Statement is in effect for Lake Michigan beaches in Oceana and Mason counties today. Yellow flags may fly at some of the other beaches from Muskegon to the south WEST MICHIGAN — A brisk ...

In the heart of the Chain of Lakes region, Shanty Creek’s peek-a-boo lake views with the occasional soaring eagle will leave you slack-jawed high above Schuss Mountain. For extra ambiance, you can sip ...

The end of August is serving up a taste of fall across southern Wisconsin, and with it comes a slight risk of waterspouts over Lake Michigan on Monday and Tuesday. The setup remains favorable for the ...