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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Prineville Airport (KS39)

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

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 30 Dec 02:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Prineville OR

Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 02:58pm until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 02:58pm until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °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 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 46. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light southeast wind.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Prineville OR
 44.29°N 120.9°W (Elev. 3225 ft)
Last Update:
2:41 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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