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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

Putnam County Regional Airport (KGPC)

Lat: 39.64°NLon: 86.82°WElev: 827ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill2°F (-17°C)
Last update 30 Dec 8:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Quincy IN

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 7 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light north northeast wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Light northeast wind.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 7 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light north northeast wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Light northeast wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Quincy IN
 39.38°N 86.85°W (Elev. 758 ft)
Last Update:
8:15 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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