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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

Ponca City, Ponca City Municipal Airport (KPNC)

Lat: 36.73°NLon: 97.1°WElev: 1007ft.

Fair

53°F

12°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.9 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 4:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Tonkawa OK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 55 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
New Year's Day
Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Tonkawa OK
 36.71°N 97.24°W
Last Update:
11:32 am CST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm CST Dec 30, 2025-6pm CST Jan 6, 2026
 
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