Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Michigan City Municipal Airport (KMGC)

Lat: 41.7°NLon: 86.82°WElev: 655ft.

Light Snow

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 7 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 30 Dec 5:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

New Buffalo MI

  • Today

    Today: Scattered flurries before 8am, then a chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 1pm.  High near 32. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered flurries before 8am, then a chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 32. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
New Buffalo MI
 41.8°N 86.74°W (Elev. 600 ft)
6:45 am EST Dec 30, 2025
7am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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