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Great Lakes Snow through Friday; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper storm will drop south from Canada today bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains this afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Michigan City Municipal Airport (KMGC)

Lat: 41.7°NLon: 86.82°WElev: 655ft.

Fair

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 15 Jan 4:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Trail Creek IN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 2am. Low around 17. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 2am. Low around 17. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 18.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
M.L.King Day
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Trail Creek IN
 41.63°N 86.85°W (Elev. 830 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 pm CST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm CST Jan 15, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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