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

CITY OF ROCKS (RCKI1)

Lat: 42.09101°NLon: 113.63123°WElev: 5325.0ft.

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed W 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 08:58 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles ESE Hollister ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 40. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a steady temperature around 30. South wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow before 2am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Low around 31. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 7600 feet. High near 36. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 40. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a steady temperature around 30. South wind 8 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before 2am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 31. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 7600 feet. High near 36. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles ESE Hollister ID
 42.21°N 114.28°W (Elev. 6788 ft)
4:31 am MST Dec 30, 2025
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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