Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ludington, Mason County Airport (KLDM)

Lat: 43.97°NLon: 86.4°WElev: 646ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	W 16 G 28 mph
Barometer	29.19 in
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	28°F (-2°C)
Last update	13 Mar 10:15 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Ludington MI

Winter Storm Watch March 15, 02:00am until March 16, 08:00pm

High Wind Warning March 13, 10:20am until March 13, 08:00pm

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Winter Storm Watch

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning March 13, 10:20am until March 13, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Fri
High Wind Warning
Today
High: 39 °F⇓
Rain/Snow
Likely and
Windy
Tonight
Low: 28 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
Windy
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday Night
Low: 30 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 24 °F
Rain/Snow and
Very Windy
Monday
High: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
and Very
Windy
Monday Night
Low: 17 °F
Snow Showers
Likely and
Very Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 34 by 5pm. Windy, with a west northwest wind 31 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Windy, with a north northwest wind 26 to 31 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. East wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

Sunday

Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 40. Breezy, with an east wind 25 to 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

Sunday Night

Rain showers before 8pm, then rain and snow showers between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Very windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Monday

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Very windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 17. Very windy.

Tuesday

A chance of snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Windy.

Tuesday Night

A chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.

Wednesday

A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.