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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 >

Current conditions at

RED BOX (RXFO3)

Lat: 45.0275°NLon: 121.92111°WElev: 3345.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 10:07 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles S Brightwood OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 52. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Light east southeast wind.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 52. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Light east southeast wind.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 3600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Showers likely. Snow level 3400 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles S Brightwood OR
 45.07°N 122.07°W (Elev. 1634 ft)
Last Update:
10:41 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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