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 9 MPH
Barometer 30.51 in (1033.19 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 30 Dec 07:47 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles N Ketchum ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 9 to 14 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West southwest wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 9 to 14 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles N Ketchum ID
 43.92°N 114.41°W (Elev. 10377 ft)
4:31 am MST Dec 30, 2025
8am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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