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Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watertown, Watertown International Airport (KART)

Lat: 43.99°NLon: 76.02°WElev: 325ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Dec 5:56 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Lorraine NY

Lake Effect Snow Warning December 15, 06:33pm until December 16, 01:00pm
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Lake Effect Snow Warning
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    Lake Effect Snow Warning December 15, 06:33pm until December 16, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Tue

    Lake Effect Snow Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 24. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 24. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 21 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. High near 34. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 24. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 24. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 21 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 34. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lorraine NY
 43.73°N 75.84°W (Elev. 1519 ft)
Last Update:
5:58 pm EST Dec 15, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm EST Dec 15, 2025-6pm EST Dec 22, 2025
 
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