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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 >

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Overcast

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 2 Jan 11:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Ludington, Mason County Airport MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 20. North northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. Low around 21. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 20. North northwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Low around 21. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Ludington, Mason County Airport MI
 43.99°N 86.35°W (Elev. 676 ft)
Last Update:
12:04 am EST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Jan 3, 2026-6pm EST Jan 9, 2026
 
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