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

US395 NB at Battle Mt MP39.7 (ODT21)

Lat: 45.27005°NLon: 118.97776°WElev: 4295.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 30 Dec 02:21 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Pilot Rock OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a steady temperature around 33. Calm wind.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 33. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light south wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a steady temperature around 33. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 33. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light south wind.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Pilot Rock OR
 45.36°N 118.88°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
1:30 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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