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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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.51 in (1033.19 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:47 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Hailey ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5900 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5900 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. 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 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hailey ID
 43.52°N 114.3°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
Last Update:
10:31 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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