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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

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.46 in (1031.49 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 04:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Madras 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

  • Overnight

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Light north wind.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 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 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 37. Light north wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
A 30 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 48.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
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:
2 Miles E Madras OR
 44.62°N 121.08°W (Elev. 2635 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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