Station Name: INDIANA HARBOR CANAL AT EAST CHICAGO, IN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 587 feet

Nearest Address:
3592 Canal St
East Chicago, IN 46312
Lake County

GPS Coordinates: 41.6492023, -87.4686529

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 9:07AM CST until January 31 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 3:07 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow with total snow accumulations over 6 inches possible. The heaviest snow is expected to impact areas near and north of US Route 30. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial period of accumulating snow is expected Friday morning. However, the main window for the heaviest snowfall is expected Friday evening through Saturday morning. Some breaks in the snowfall are possible at times as the snow band may wobble Friday night and Saturday.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 1:29PM CST until January 31 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:29 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 5:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow with total snow accumulations over 6 inches possible. The heaviest snow is expected to impact areas near and north of US Route 30. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The dangerous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial period of accumulating snow is expected Friday morning. However, the main window for the heaviest snowfall is expected Friday evening through Saturday morning. Some breaks in the snowfall are possible at times as the snow band may wobble Friday night and Saturday.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 29 at 8:59PM CST until January 31 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:59 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow with total snow accumulations over 6 inches expected, mainly near and north of US Route 30. Isolated totals up to a foot are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to nearly impossible at times north of U.S. Route 30 with near white out conditions and snowfall rates of 2 or more inches per hour under the most intense portions of the band. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial period of accumulating snow is expected Friday morning. However, the main window for the heaviest snowfall is expected Friday evening through Saturday morning. Some breaks in the snowfall are possible at times as the snow band may wobble Friday night and Saturday.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from near white out conditions in very heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 1:29PM CST until January 30 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:29 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 5:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 inches, within a few hour period. * WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 1:29PM CST until January 30 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:29 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 5:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 inches, within a few hour period. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches possible, mainly near Lake Michigan. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will likely impact parts of the Friday commutes. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions. Then, later Friday afternoon and evening, an intense band of heavy lake effect snow will develop over southern Lake Michigan, and may impact portions of central and southern Cook county near the lake for a period Friday evening before focusing eastward into northwestern Indiana later Friday night. While the residence time of this lake effect band over Cook county may only be 3 to 5 hours, the potential for heavy snow rates of 2+ inches per hour could result in localized accumulations exceeding 6 inches, particularly near the lake from the city southward.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 1:29PM CST until January 31 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:29 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 5:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 inches, within a few hour period. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches possible, mainly near Lake Michigan. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will likely impact parts of the Friday commutes. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions. Then, later Friday afternoon and evening, an intense band of heavy lake effect snow will develop over southern Lake Michigan, and may impact portions of central and southern Cook county near the lake for a period Friday evening before focusing eastward into northwestern Indiana later Friday night. While the residence time of this lake effect band over Cook county may only be 3 to 5 hours, the potential for heavy snow rates of 2+ inches per hour could result in localized accumulations exceeding 6 inches, particularly near the lake from the city southward.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 8:59PM CST until January 30 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:59 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, a period of snow is expected, possibly heavy at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within a few hour period. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Snow accumulations of 6 or more inches are possible, mainly east of the Dan Ryan and I-57. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely become hazardous as roads become snow covered during the mid to late morning through early to mid afternoon Friday. If heavy lake effect snow affects eastern Cook County late Friday afternoon and Friday evening, travel within the affected areas could be severely disrupted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for hazardous travel conditions. Then, later Friday afternoon and evening, an intense band of heavy lake effect snow will develop over southern Lake Michigan, and may impact eastern portions of central and southern Cook County late Friday afternoon or evening. While the residence time of this lake effect band over Cook county may only be 3 to 5 hours, it would likely produce very heavy snow rates of 2 or more inches per hour and could result in localized accumulations exceeding 6 inches. Confidence is still low in whether eastern Cook County will be impacted by the lake effect band Friday afternoon and evening, if the band stays east over the lake into Indiana, then very little additional snow may occur.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from near white out conditions in very heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 8:59PM CST until January 30 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:59 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly falling heavily at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within just a 2 or 3 hour period. * WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become snow covered and travel hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 8:59PM CST until January 31 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:59 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, a period of snow is expected, possibly heavy at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within a few hour period. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Snow accumulations of 6 or more inches are possible, mainly east of the Dan Ryan and I-57. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely become hazardous as roads become snow covered during the mid to late morning through early to mid afternoon Friday. If heavy lake effect snow affects eastern Cook County late Friday afternoon and Friday evening, travel within the affected areas could be severely disrupted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for hazardous travel conditions. Then, later Friday afternoon and evening, an intense band of heavy lake effect snow will develop over southern Lake Michigan, and may impact eastern portions of central and southern Cook County late Friday afternoon or evening. While the residence time of this lake effect band over Cook county may only be 3 to 5 hours, it would likely produce very heavy snow rates of 2 or more inches per hour and could result in localized accumulations exceeding 6 inches. Confidence is still low in whether eastern Cook County will be impacted by the lake effect band Friday afternoon and evening, if the band stays east over the lake into Indiana, then very little additional snow may occur.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from near white out conditions in very heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Flood Advisory issued January 29 at 12:03PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 6:03 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:15 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM CST Thursday the stage was 4.5 feet. The water level was affected by an ice jam downstream of the gauge. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain just below flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

An ice jam is affecting water levels in this area. River forecasts during ice jams are less certain due to many complicated factors. Significant river ice cover can cause large water level fluctuations and flooding with little advanced notice. River ice may also cause gauge observations to be inaccurate. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Friday afternoon.

Flood Advisory issued January 29 at 8:23PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:23 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:30 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CST Thursday the stage was 4.6 feet. The water level was affected by an ice jam downstream of the gauge. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain just below flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

An ice jam is affecting water levels in this area. River forecasts during ice jams are less certain due to many complicated factors. Significant river ice cover can cause large water level fluctuations and flooding with little advanced notice. River ice may also cause gauge observations to be inaccurate. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Friday afternoon.