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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

USGS/NPS Building - Moab (MOAB)

Lat: 38.537356°NLon: 109.510439°WElev: 4476.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 12:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SE Castle Valley UT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 41. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers. High near 35. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 41. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
New Year's Day
Snow showers. High near 35. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SE Castle Valley UT
 38.52°N 109.29°W (Elev. 8999 ft)
Last Update:
10:06 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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