Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

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Grand Rapids, MI Local Forecast Office

5NM NW Ludington MI

Marine Point Forecast

[NOTICE]

Overnight
Low: 8 °F
WNW 24kt
6-7ft

Small Craft Advisory
Tuesday
High: 24 °F
W 21kt
4-6ft

Small Craft Advisory
Tuesday Night
Low: 21 °F
WSW 19kt
4ft

Small Craft Advisory
Wednesday
High: 26 °F
⇑W 24kt
4-5ft
Wednesday Night
Low: 13 °F
WNW 27kt
6-7ft
Thursday
High: 18 °F
W 28kt
6-7ft
Thursday Night
Low: 0 °F
WNW 30kt
7ft
Friday
High: 6 °F
NW 27kt
5-7ft
Friday Night
Low: 3 °F
NW 19kt
3-4ft

High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.

Water temperature forecast is experimental.

Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point

Last Update: 11:03 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
Forecast Valid: 11pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026

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Detailed Forecast

Overnight

WNW wind 22 to 24 kt. A chance of snow showers. Widespread freezing spray. Waves 6 to 7 ft.

Tuesday

W wind 16 to 21 kt. A chance of snow showers before noon. Widespread freezing spray before 1pm. Waves 4 to 6 ft.

Tuesday Night

WSW wind 13 to 19 kt becoming SSW after midnight. Snow showers likely after midnight. Waves around 4 ft.

Wednesday

SSW wind 13 to 18 kt becoming W 19 to 24 kt in the afternoon. Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Waves 4 to 5 ft.

Wednesday Night

WNW wind 25 to 27 kt. A chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Waves 6 to 7 ft.

Thursday

W wind 25 to 28 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves 6 to 7 ft.

Thursday Night

WNW wind 28 to 30 kt. A chance of snow showers. Waves around 7 ft.

Friday

NW wind 20 to 27 kt. A chance of snow showers. Waves 5 to 7 ft.

Friday Night

NW wind 15 to 19 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves 3 to 4 ft.

*Notices:

This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.