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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

Clemson, Clemson-Oconee County Airport (KCEU)

Lat: 34.67°NLon: 82.88°WElev: 892ft.

Fair

46°F

8°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 30 Dec 2:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Richland SC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Richland SC
 34.72°N 82.99°W (Elev. 906 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 pm EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 6, 2026
 
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