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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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.45 in (1031.16 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 09:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Madras OR

Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 09:41am until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 09:41am until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Today

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °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 40. Light south wind.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °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 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light south wind.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
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 NNW Madras OR
 44.67°N 121.16°W (Elev. 2405 ft)
Last Update:
9:17 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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