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

11 Miles NNW Prineville OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow after 4am.  Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  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 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NNW Prineville OR
 44.44°N 120.94°W (Elev. 4560 ft)
11:11 am PST Dec 30, 2025
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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