Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Light Snow Haze

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 20 Jan 7:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Mears MI

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature rising to around 25 by 5am. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.

    Low: 19 °F

    Cloudy then
    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 28. South wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Blustery, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Blustery.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. Blustery.

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 25 by 5am. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. South wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Blustery, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Blustery.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. Blustery.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Mears MI
 43.66°N 86.53°W (Elev. 600 ft)
7:21 am EST Jan 20, 2026
7am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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