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

FORT ROCK (FKFO3)

Lat: 43.43197°NLon: 120.83842°WElev: 4413.0ft.

NA

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NNE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 07:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SE Silver Lake OR

Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 08:27am until December 31, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 08:27am until December 31, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Today

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 38 °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 a chance of rain and snow showers after 4am.  Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7200 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7am.  Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 37. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of rain showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 4am. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7200 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7am. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A chance of rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SE Silver Lake OR
 42.99°N 120.8°W (Elev. 5928 ft)
4:16 am PST Dec 30, 2025
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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