Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Bend International Airport (KSBN)

Lat: 41.71°NLon: 86.32°WElev: 801ft.

Light Snow

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NW 17 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 29 Dec 3:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

South Bend IN

Winter Weather Advisory December 29, 04:15pm until December 30, 01:00am
Wind Advisory December 29, 04:15pm until December 29, 07:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory December 29, 04:15pm until December 30, 01:00am
    Wind Advisory December 29, 04:15pm until December 29, 07:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 27 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 1am.  Low around 20. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 1pm.  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 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 27. Northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 20. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. 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 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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Point Forecast:
South Bend IN
 41.69°N 86.25°W (Elev. 682 ft)
2:31 pm EST Dec 29, 2025
4pm EST Dec 29, 2025-6pm EST Jan 4, 2026
 
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