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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

Rochester Fulton County Airport (KRCR)

Lat: 41.07°NLon: 86.18°WElev: 791ft.

Light Snow Haze

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 30 Dec 9:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Athens 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: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • 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 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °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
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
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 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Athens IN
 41.04°N 86.14°W (Elev. 823 ft)
Last Update:
6:45 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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