The Great Lakes water levels forecasts show mixed expectations for this summer. One lake is expected to be much higher than last summer, while the other Great Lakes should be lower than last summer.

Lake Michigan and Lake Huron are expected to be 11 inches higher this July as compared to last July. The lake level will also still be seven inches above the long term average for the peak summer water level.

Lake St. Clair, with high outflow from Lake Huron, will also top out higher this summer compared to last summer. Lake St. Clair is forecast to be three inches higher in July compared to last year, which will put it at eight inches above the long term average.

The rest of the Great Lakes will top out lower than last summer, with Superior and Erie still above the long term average.

Lake Superior is forecast to not rise as sharply this summer and actually top out two inches lower than last summer. Lake Superior will remain above the long term average.

Lake Erie should peak about an inch lower than last summer.

Lake Ontario is actually below the long term average now and should remain so through summer. The peak water level in July may be nine inches lower than last summer.

So the most dramatic rise in lake levels will still be seen on Lakes Michigan and Huron this summer. Lake Michigan-Huron should rise a foot from the current water level.

This water level forecast is based on many factors, one factor being near normal precipitation. If it turns out to be extremely wet or very dry, this forecast would be adjusted.

But right now it looks like there is going to be plenty of water for fun in Michigan's Great Lakes this summer.

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MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa has been forecasting Michigan weather for more than 25 years. He's been chief meteorologist at three television news stations in Michigan, and he's an avid gardener and hunter. Email him at mtorregr@mlive.com and find him on Facebook at facebook.com/mark.torregrossa and Twitter @weathermanmark