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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

Elkhart Municipal (KEKM)

Lat: 41.72°NLon: 86°WElev: 778ft.

Fair

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 15 Jan 9:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Elkhart IN

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 34. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest 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: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 34. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 18.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
M.L.King Day
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 16.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elkhart IN
 41.67°N 85.96°W (Elev. 745 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 am EST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Jan 15, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
 
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