Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Fair

48°F

9°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 30.45 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 11 Apr 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Mears MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 41. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 58. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 47. South southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm.  Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 41. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 58. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 47. South southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Mears MI
 43.63°N 86.5°W (Elev. 801 ft)
12:03 pm EDT Apr 11, 2026
12pm EDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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