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

24 Miles SE 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: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South wind 10 to 13 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. South wind 8 to 13 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 30. South wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South wind 10 to 13 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. South wind 8 to 13 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles SE Elk City ID
 45.58°N 115.09°W (Elev. 8366 ft)
1:03 am MST Dec 30, 2025
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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