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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

La Porte Municipal Airport (KPPO)

Lat: 41.57°NLon: 86.73°WElev: 812ft.

Light Snow

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 30 Dec 10:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

La Porte IN

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow after noon. High near 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow after noon. High near 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
La Porte IN
 41.62°N 86.73°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
10:01 am CST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am CST Dec 30, 2025-6pm CST Jan 5, 2026
 
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