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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 19 Mar 5:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Mears MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the evening.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West southwest wind around 9 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 6 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the evening.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West southwest wind around 9 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 6 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Mears MI
 43.66°N 86.53°W (Elev. 600 ft)
Last Update:
5:03 pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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