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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Light Snow

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 2 Jan 7:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Ludington, Mason County Airport MI

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 19. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 18. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 19. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 18. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ludington, Mason County Airport MI
 43.97°N 86.41°W (Elev. 650 ft)
Last Update:
7:03 am EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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