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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

YACHTS Yachats (AS531)

Lat: 44.34303°NLon: 124.09212°WElev: 72.0ft.

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 11:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Yachats OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. East southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. East southeast wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
New Year's Day
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Yachats OR
 44.31°N 124.09°W (Elev. 197 ft)
Last Update:
11:41 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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