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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.39 in (1029.12 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 30 Dec 03:36 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Glenwood UT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the evening.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 29. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow.  High near 34. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 27. West southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

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

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 29. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
New Year's Day
Snow. High near 34. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 27. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Glenwood UT
 38.7°N 111.71°W (Elev. 10036 ft)
2:04 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
3pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 6, 2026
 
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