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 RIVER (RRFI1)

Lat: 45.7125°NLon: 115.3375°WElev: 4600.0ft.

NA

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 07:27 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles S Elk City ID

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 01:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Today

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 5am.  Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 8am.  Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 37. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 5am. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 8am. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 8am, then snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles S Elk City ID
 45.53°N 115.41°W (Elev. 5991 ft)
1:03 am MST Dec 30, 2025
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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