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 >

Current conditions at

Montague Siskiyou County Airport (KSIY)

Lat: 41.77375°NLon: 122.46817°WElev: 2644.0ft.

freezing fog

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.43 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 30 Dec 07:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles W Macdoel CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 46. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. East wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow showers after 4pm.  Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then rain showers likely.  Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7900 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  Snow level 7800 feet. High near 39. South southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 6800 feet. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 46. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. East wind 9 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers after 4pm. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then rain showers likely. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7900 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Rain. Snow level 7800 feet. High near 39. South southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6800 feet. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles W Macdoel CA
 41.81°N 122.19°W (Elev. 6378 ft)
4:16 am PST Dec 30, 2025
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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