Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Light Snow

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SW 16 mph
Barometer 29.49 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 16 Jan 5:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Ludington, Mason County Airport MI

Winter Weather Advisory January 16, 05:18am until January 17, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 16, 05:18am until January 17, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers.  High near 28. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly after 1pm.  High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Showers

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Blustery.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 27. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 9 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 28. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Blustery.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ludington, Mason County Airport MI
 43.95°N 86.41°W (Elev. 636 ft)
5:03 am EST Jan 16, 2026
5am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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