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

The Dalles Municipal Airport (KDLS)

Lat: 45.61901°NLon: 121.16572°WElev: 233.0ft.

Clear

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.57 in (1035.22 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 06:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

The Dalles OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Calm wind.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
The Dalles OR
 45.59°N 121.17°W (Elev. 446 ft)
4:20 am PST Dec 30, 2025
6am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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