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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 SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.40 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 30 Dec 1:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WSW Terlingua TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 60. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 60. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles WSW Terlingua TX
 29.25°N 103.78°W (Elev. 2297 ft)
Last Update:
11:31 am CST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm CST Dec 30, 2025-6pm CST Jan 5, 2026
 
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