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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

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

Lat: 44.6653°NLon: 121.1564°WElev: 2427.0ft.

Clear

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.45 in (1031.16 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 30 Dec 07:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Culver OR

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Today

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Light south wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Light south wind.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Culver OR
 44.55°N 121.25°W (Elev. 2598 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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