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

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.39 in (1029.12 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 05:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSE Ashwood OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SSE Ashwood OR
 44.52°N 120.66°W (Elev. 5262 ft)
4:20 am PST Dec 30, 2025
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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