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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Daviess County Airport (KDCY)

Lat: 38.7°NLon: 87.13°WElev: 473ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 30 Dec 1:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Loogootee IN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Light north wind.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light north northeast wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Light north northeast wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 6 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Light north wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light north northeast wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Light north northeast wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Loogootee IN
 38.67°N 86.9°W (Elev. 512 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 pm EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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