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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

The Dalles Municipal Airport (KDLS)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed ENE 8 MPH
Barometer 30.46 in (1031.49 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 30 Dec 01:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Chenoweth OR

  • This Afternoon

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

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Light east wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41. Light southeast wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. Calm wind.

    Low: 30 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 40. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Light east wind.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41. Light southeast wind.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Chenoweth OR
 45.68°N 121.29°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
1:07 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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