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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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.47 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 30 Dec 12:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Big Bend National Park TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Big Bend National Park TX
 29.18°N 102.96°W (Elev. 1811 ft)
Last Update:
11:31 am CST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm CST Dec 30, 2025-6pm CST Jan 5, 2026
 
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