Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Light Snow Haze

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 20 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.73 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 14 Jan 10:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Pentwater MI

Winter Weather Advisory until January 15, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until January 15, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 9pm. Low around 17. Blustery, with a north wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. North wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 1am.  Low around 21. South southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers.  High near 33. South southwest wind around 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers.  High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 25. Blustery, with a north wind 26 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 5 inches.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 9pm. Low around 17. Blustery, with a north wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. North wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 21. South southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 33. South southwest wind around 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 13.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Pentwater MI
 43.82°N 86.42°W (Elev. 659 ft)
10:04 am EST Jan 14, 2026
10am EST Jan 14, 2026-6pm EST Jan 20, 2026
 
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