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

BRIGHT ANGEL (QBAA3)

Lat: 36.20472°NLon: 112.06222°WElev: 8134.0ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 08:07 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles N Phantom Ranch AZ

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. East wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow showers likely after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow showers before 3am, then snow showers between 3am and 5am, then rain showers likely after 5am.  Low around 27. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers likely before 8am, then rain and snow showers.  High near 41. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. East wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. East wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers before 3am, then snow showers between 3am and 5am, then rain showers likely after 5am. Low around 27. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
New Year's Day
Snow showers likely before 8am, then rain and snow showers. High near 41. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 7 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles N Phantom Ranch AZ
 36.33°N 112.1°W (Elev. 9199 ft)
3:39 am MST Dec 30, 2025
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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