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 >

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Light Snow Haze

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed W 13 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill-12°F (-24°C)
Last update 20 Jan 12:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Pentwater MI

Winter Storm Warning January 20, 12:23am until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 20, 12:23am until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 16 by 9pm, then rising to around 23 during the remainder of the night. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 27. South wind 9 to 15 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: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Blustery.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Breezy.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday

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

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -11. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 16 by 9pm, then rising to around 23 during the remainder of the night. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 27. South wind 9 to 15 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. Cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Blustery.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Breezy.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Pentwater MI
 43.78°N 86.43°W (Elev. 600 ft)
12:03 am EST Jan 20, 2026
12am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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