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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Michigan City Municipal Airport (KMGC)

Lat: 41.7°NLon: 86.82°WElev: 655ft.

Overcast

19°F

-7°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	SW 9 mph
Barometer	30.14 in
Dewpoint	9°F (-13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	8°F (-13°C)
Last update	30 Dec 12:15 pm CST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Town of Pines IN

This Afternoon
High: 28 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 26 °F
Snow then
Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 32 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 20 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
Cloudy
New Year's Day
High: 24 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 28 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 23 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 28 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Snow before midnight. Low around 26. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow after noon. High near 32. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

New Year's Day

Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.