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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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 30.49 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 30 Dec 8:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NE Big Bend National Park TX

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °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 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NE Big Bend National Park TX
 29.43°N 102.98°W (Elev. 4501 ft)
Last Update:
5:06 am CST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am CST Dec 30, 2025-6pm CST Jan 5, 2026
 
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