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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

Big Spring, Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airport (KBPG)

Lat: 32.2°NLon: 101.52°WElev: 2572ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.38 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 30 Dec 2:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Big Spring TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Spring TX
 32.25°N 101.48°W (Elev. 2421 ft)
Last Update:
11:31 am CST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm CST Dec 30, 2025-6pm CST Jan 5, 2026
 
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