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

Bryce Canyon Airport (KBCE)

Lat: 37.70128°NLon: 112.14897°WElev: 7585.0ft.

Clear

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.5 in (1032.85 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 30 Dec 08:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles WNW Escalante UT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 45. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2am.  Low around 32. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 39. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 45. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2am. Low around 32. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 39. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles WNW Escalante UT
 37.94°N 111.93°W (Elev. 8445 ft)
2:04 am MST Dec 30, 2025
8am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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