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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SSE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 02:27 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

25 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

  • This Afternoon

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of snow.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 33. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 7 mph.
New Year's Day
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles SE Elk City ID
 45.62°N 115°W (Elev. 6972 ft)
1:02 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
4pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 6, 2026
 
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