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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Valparaiso Porter County Municipal Airport (KVPZ)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 87°WElev: 768ft.

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	W 10 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1020.3 mb)
Dewpoint	10°F (-12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	10°F (-12°C)
Last update	30 Dec 2:56 pm CST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Lakes of the Four Seasons IN

This Afternoon
High: 22 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 22 °F
Snow then
Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 30 °F
Cloudy then
Snow Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 12 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
Cloudy
New Year's Day
High: 21 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 12 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 27 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 15 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 26 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 22. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 22. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of flurries between 9am and noon, then snow likely after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow before midnight. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as 1. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

New Year's Day

Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.