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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

La Grande/Union County Airport (KLGD)

Lat: 45.29066°NLon: 118.00884°WElev: 2707.0ft.

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed S 19 MPH
Barometer 30.47 in (1031.83 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 30 Dec 06:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ESE Meacham OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 40. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 40. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles ESE Meacham OR
 45.44°N 118.26°W (Elev. 3655 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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