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

Richfield Municipal Airport (KRIF)

Lat: 38.73411°NLon: 112.10158°WElev: 5318.0ft.

NA

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer 30.53 in (1033.86 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 05:58 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles S Koosharem UT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 43. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 31. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2pm.  High near 36. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 43. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 31. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2pm. High near 36. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles S Koosharem UT
 38.33°N 111.88°W (Elev. 9413 ft)
2:04 am MST Dec 30, 2025
6am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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