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

Hailey, Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN)

Lat: 43.5°NLon: 114.3°WElev: 5318.0ft.

Clear

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.52 in (1033.53 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 30 Dec 06:47 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ESE Bellevue ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 36. North wind around 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. North wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. North wind around 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 38. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6000 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 36. North wind around 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. North wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. North wind around 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6000 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles ESE Bellevue ID
 43.37°N 114.03°W (Elev. 5512 ft)
4:31 am MST Dec 30, 2025
7am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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