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

SISTERS (K6K5)

Lat: 44.30445°NLon: 121.53909°WElev: 3168.0ft.

NA

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.41 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 06:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNW Davis Lake OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 37. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain.  High near 38. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 4am.  Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am.  Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 37. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 5 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. High near 38. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNW Davis Lake OR
 43.78°N 121.92°W (Elev. 5322 ft)
4:20 am PST Dec 30, 2025
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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