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

DEAD CAMEL MOUNTAIN (DEDN2)

Lat: 39.26197°NLon: 118.94308°WElev: 4549.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 11:47 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles N Schurz NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level 6400 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 40 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain.  Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain.  Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles N Schurz NV
 39.23°N 118.87°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
11:38 am PST Dec 30, 2025
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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