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

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed W 13 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 20 Jan 8:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Ludington MI

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 17 by 10pm, then rising to around 23 during the remainder of the night. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 17 °F

    Cloudy then
    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 12. West northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Blustery, with a west wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

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

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 1 °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 22. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 17 by 10pm, then rising to around 23 during the remainder of the night. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 12. West northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Blustery, with a west wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
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 9.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ludington MI
 43.95°N 86.44°W (Elev. 607 ft)
8:03 am EST Jan 20, 2026
9am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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