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

FW3074 Cordes Lakes (F3074)

Lat: 34.29917°NLon: 112.10417°WElev: 3664.0ft.

NA

64°F

18°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.29 in (1025.74 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 03:31 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles N Black Canyon City AZ

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers.  Low around 49. East wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers.  High near 58. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11pm.  Low around 50. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 49. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
New Year's Day
Showers. High near 58. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11pm. Low around 50. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles N Black Canyon City AZ
 34.25°N 112.08°W (Elev. 3402 ft)
3:40 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
3pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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