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

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer 30.55 in (1034.54 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 08:58 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Joseph UT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2am.  Low around 34. South wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 39. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely before 8pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly 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 42. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2am. Low around 34. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 39. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely before 8pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Joseph UT
 38.69°N 112.28°W (Elev. 8360 ft)
2:04 am MST Dec 30, 2025
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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