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

CAPITOL REEF NP (CRN)

Lat: 38.2898°NLon: 111.2619°WElev: 5500.0ft.

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 11:30 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles WNW Ticaboo UT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 11pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles WNW Ticaboo UT
 37.83°N 111.01°W (Elev. 5643 ft)
2:04 am MST Dec 30, 2025
11am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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