This Colorado Low system has sparked weather alerts from Montana, through the Plains states, and into the Great Lakes region.

Lake-effect snow is in the forecast for Michigan this week as a fast-moving clipper storm from the Rockies moves across the Plains into the Great Lakes.

Before the gale watch, local news reported on the large waves expected. Specifically, the Detroit Free Press projected, “14- to 19-foot waves” on Lake Superior; “10- to 15-foot waves” on Lake Michigan; and “20-foot waves are possible” on Lake Huron.

Experts say the Great Lakes can be more dangerous than the open ocean due to their volatile nature. Waves on the Great Lakes are steeper and closer together, causing choppy conditions and a rougher ride for ships. Seasonal temperature differences between the air and water make Great Lakes waves more unpredictable, especially in the fall.

The Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to bolster Great Lakes fishery research and management efforts. The Great Lakes Fisheries Research Reauthorization Act would reauthorize funding for the U.

Shoppers at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets near Detroit can enjoy extraordinary Black Friday and family-friendly holiday attractions at the state of Michigan’s largest outlet center.

At the Delta County Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner on Oct. 9, the Great Lakes Business of the Year Award was presented to Walmart of Escanaba by Upper Peninsula Michigan Works. Like the waters of Lake Michigan that shape our shores,

Lake effect snow created dangerous driving conditions in northeast Ohio on Thanksgiving Day.This footage, captured by Michael Connolly Thomas along I-271 near Bedford, shows vehicles traveling slowly in low visibility,