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

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 7 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.74 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 18 Jan 11:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Ludington MI

Winter Storm Warning January 18, 11:58pm until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 18, 11:58pm until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 8am and noon. Temperature falling to around 10 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as -10. Windy, with a west northwest wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -13. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

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

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after 3am. Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 8am and noon. Temperature falling to around 10 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as -10. Windy, with a west northwest wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -13. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 7.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
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 11.
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:
Ludington MI
 43.95°N 86.44°W (Elev. 607 ft)
11:03 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
11pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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