Spectacular start to the weekend—abundant sunshine, light winds, and ideal conditions for area beaches—but that will change dramatically on Sunday and Monday when full fetch northerly winds create large waves and dangerous swimming conditions.  

Saturday sunshine forecast: 

Saturday afternoon temperature snapshot 

Saturday beach forecast 

Water temperatures/Saturday Lake Michigan conditions. 

Beach hazards statement

High waves up to 4-8 feet

Life threatening currents 

PATTERN CHANGE: Transition to much cooler weather. 

Sunday set-up: Canadian high pressure is approaching from the northwest to deliver the gusty, full fetch northerly winds into Chicago and NW Indiana. 

Forecast highs—How far from normal?