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

Lake County Airport (KLKV)

Lat: 42.15664°NLon: 120.39721°WElev: 4721.0ft.

Clear

44°F

7°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 11:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles WNW Lakeview OR

Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 12:00pm until December 31, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 12:00pm until December 31, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of rain showers between 1am and 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers after 4am.  Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7600 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain.  Snow level 7900 feet. High near 39. South wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of rain after 1am.  Snow level 7700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain before 7am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 7200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a temperature falling to around 34 by 5pm. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of rain showers between 1am and 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers after 4am. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7600 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. Snow level 7900 feet. High near 39. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of rain after 1am. Snow level 7700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain before 7am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 7200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles WNW Lakeview OR
 42.26°N 120.64°W (Elev. 6686 ft)
11:51 am PST Dec 30, 2025
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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