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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.44 in (1030.82 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 30 Dec 03:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles WNW Escalante UT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 32. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain before 11am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 11am and 2pm, then rain likely after 2pm.  High near 39. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

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

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 32. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain before 11am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 11am and 2pm, then rain likely after 2pm. High near 39. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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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 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
3pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 6, 2026
 
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