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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

Current conditions at

Southwest Michigan Regional Airport (KBEH)

Lat: 42.13°NLon: 86.42°WElev: 640ft.

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed W 16 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1022.0 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill7°F (-14°C)
Last update 30 Dec 8:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Bridgman MI

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Low around 23. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 31. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 10 to 15 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, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly 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 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Low around 23. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 31. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 10 to 15 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, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
Bridgman MI
 41.94°N 86.56°W (Elev. 633 ft)
Last Update:
6:45 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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