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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

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 3 Jan 7:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Ludington MI

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 27. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 27. North northwest wind 14 to 16 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers likely. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 11 to 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent 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 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 27. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 27. North northwest wind 14 to 16 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers likely. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Monday
Showers likely before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 11 to 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Ludington MI
 43.98°N 86.47°W (Elev. 577 ft)
Last Update:
7:03 am EST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EST Jan 3, 2026-6pm EST Jan 9, 2026
 
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