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.

Overcast

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 15 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 30 Dec 5:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Gas City IN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Cloudy then
    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Gas City IN
 40.55°N 85.57°W (Elev. 846 ft)
4:16 pm EST Dec 30, 2025
5pm EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 6, 2026
 
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