Tracking Late December Winter Storm Expected to Impact the Northern Plains through the Northeast U.S.

A winter storm system will rapidly intensify over the Midwest on Sunday and track through the Great Lakes on Monday. Periods of heavy snow are anticipated across the Upper Great Lakes late Sunday and continuing into Monday. At least 1/10 inch of ice accumulation is expected from a wintry mix across much of the interior Northeast U.S. starting Sunday afternoon. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elkhart Municipal (KEKM)

Lat: 41.72°NLon: 86°WElev: 778ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 27 Dec 8:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Elkhart IN

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 1am.  Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 47 by 5am. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  High near 61. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain showers before 1am, then rain and snow showers likely between 1am and 4am, then snow showers likely after 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 21. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers before 10am, then snow between 10am and 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm.  High near 29. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blustery

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 47 by 5am. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 61. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain showers before 1am, then rain and snow showers likely between 1am and 4am, then snow showers likely after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers before 10am, then snow between 10am and 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. High near 29. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
New Year's Day
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
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Point Forecast:
Elkhart IN
 41.67°N 85.96°W (Elev. 745 ft)
7:45 am EST Dec 27, 2025
8am EST Dec 27, 2025-6pm EST Jan 2, 2026
 
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