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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

Ranger (K6P9)

Lat: 32.43°NLon: 98.59°WElev: 1476ft.

Fair

53°F

12°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.44 in
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 30 Dec 1:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Ranger TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 40. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Ranger TX
 32.43°N 98.6°W (Elev. 1467 ft)
Last Update:
11:21 am CST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm CST Dec 30, 2025-6pm CST Jan 5, 2026
 
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