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
Altus, Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (KAXS)
Lat: 34.7°NLon: 99.34°WElev: 1434ft.
Fair
19°F
-7°C
| Humidity | 63% |
| Wind Speed | W 3 mph |
| Barometer | 30.50 in |
| Dewpoint | 9°F (-13°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 30 Dec 8:16 am CST |
Extended Forecast for
4 Miles WSW Tom Steed Resevior OK
Today
High: 56 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 27 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 61 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
New Year's Day
High: 60 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 35 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 65 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 63 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 27. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Tom Steed Resevior OK
34.75°N 99.07°W
34.75°N 99.07°W
11:31 pm CST Dec 29, 2025
8am CST Dec 30, 2025-6pm CST Jan 5, 2026
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