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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

Presidio Lely International Airport (KPRS)

Lat: 29.63°NLon: 104.36°WElev: 2932ft.

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.51 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 30 Dec 7:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Shafter TX

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW Shafter TX
 29.85°N 104.43°W (Elev. 5692 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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