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Blizzard Conditions from the Central Plains to the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

A Spring blizzard will move from the central High Plains to the Upper Midwest and western Great Lakes today into Thursday. The combination of heavy falling snow and strong winds will create snow-covered roads and near zero visibility at times. Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue critical fire weather today through Friday from southwestern Texas into the southern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Griffiss International Airport (KRME)

Lat: 43.23°NLon: 75.4°WElev: 505ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Herkimer NY

Red Flag Warning until March 19, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning until March 19, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 2am, then rain and snow likely. Low around 31. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain between 11am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
A chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain before 2am, then rain and snow likely. Low around 31. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain between 11am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Herkimer NY
 43.03°N 74.99°W (Elev. 384 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 pm EDT Mar 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Mar 19, 2025-6pm EDT Mar 25, 2025
 
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