Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

KETTLE FALLS (KTLW1)

Lat: 48.58258°NLon: 118.10858°WElev: 1310.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 12:37 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Kettle Falls WA

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Calm wind.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 2400 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely.  Snow level 2800 feet rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 2400 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain likely. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet lowering to 2700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Kettle Falls WA
 48.61°N 118.05°W (Elev. 1617 ft)
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
1pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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