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Location: Lake Forest, IL
Elevation: 679ft
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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:52 AM Jan. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 4 ft
expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 2:48 AM Jan. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...Quick Burst of Accumulating Snow This Evening...

A area of snow will spread east across the region through late
this evening. While the steadiest snow will last less than about
90 minutes, roads will likely become snow coated and slippery.
Motorists should prepare for brief periods of sharply-reduced
visibility and hazardous driving conditions.

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