Station Name: Winthrop Harbor Buoy, IL
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
Lake County

GPS Coordinates: 42.491, -87.779

Nearby Water Temperatures

Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 7:15AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 7:15 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:15 PM

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS MORNING... .Blizzard and near blizzard conditions will continue this morning. Snowfall and high wind gusts from 40 to 45 mph will support restricted visibility down to 1/4 mile and snow covered roads, leading to continued hazardous travel impacts. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle.

Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 1:04PM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:04 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will limit visibility down to 1/4 mile at times. Blowing and drifting snow expected causing snow covered roads. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 3:55AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:55 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...La Salle, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will cause sharply reduced visibilities, particularly in open areas. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 12:51PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 12:51 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

Snow showers, briefly heavy at times, will continue this afternoon. This combined with northwest winds gusting to 40 mph are resulting in periods of sharply reduced visibility to one quarter mile or less. Use caution if traveling and be prepared for suddenly changing conditions. Allow extra time to reach your destination safely. Reduce speed and keep a safe following distance when driving in poor conditions. Additional snow showers may persist through this evening.

Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 3:55AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:55 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Occasional blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches, highest near and west of the I-39 corridor. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, and McHenry Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected at times and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle.