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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

Marion Municipal Airport (KMZZ)

Lat: 40.49°NLon: 85.68°WElev: 860ft.

Light Snow

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed W 17 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill-4°F (-20°C)
Last update 30 Dec 8:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Matthews IN

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Matthews IN
 40.4°N 85.5°W (Elev. 846 ft)
Last Update:
6:45 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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