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 6 MPH
Barometer 30.52 in (1033.53 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 30 Dec 08:47 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WSW Mackay ID

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny early, then becoming sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. West wind 7 to 11 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 11 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny early, then becoming sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. West wind 7 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WSW Mackay ID
 43.86°N 113.73°W (Elev. 10276 ft)
4:31 am MST Dec 30, 2025
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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