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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

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

Lat: 29.28°NLon: 103.69°WElev: 2630ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.51 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSE Big Bend National Park TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSE Big Bend National Park TX
 29.17°N 103.14°W (Elev. 2421 ft)
Last Update:
11:31 am CST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am CST Dec 30, 2025-6pm CST Jan 5, 2026
 
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