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

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 14 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.71 in
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill-4°F (-20°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Pentwater MI

Winter Storm Warning January 19, 03:31am until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 19, 03:31am until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3pm. Temperature falling to around 9 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -12. Windy, with a west northwest wind 25 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 10. Wind chill values as low as -12. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -10. West northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Blustery.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -5. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3pm. Temperature falling to around 9 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -12. Windy, with a west northwest wind 25 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 10. Wind chill values as low as -12. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -10. West northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Blustery.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Pentwater MI
 43.82°N 86.42°W (Elev. 659 ft)
3:04 am EST Jan 19, 2026
3am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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