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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

Prineville Airport (KS39)

Lat: 44.287°NLon: 120.9038°WElev: 3250.0ft.

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 11:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles S Prineville OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 9 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3900 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles S Prineville OR
 44.13°N 120.8°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
Last Update:
11:11 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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