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

Klamath Falls International Airport (KLMT)

Lat: 42.14703°NLon: 121.72548°WElev: 4081.0ft.

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed NNW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 30 Dec 02:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Klamath Falls OR

Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 02:31pm until December 31, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 02:31pm until December 31, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7600 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 43. Southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 7700 feet. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 39. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7600 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 43. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 7700 feet. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.
Saturday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Klamath Falls OR
 42.18°N 121.94°W (Elev. 4948 ft)
2:21 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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