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 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.55 in (1034.54 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 07:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Klickitat WA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 31. East wind around 9 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow after 4am.  Snow level rising to 3300 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 31. East wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. East wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level rising to 3300 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 4am. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Klickitat WA
 45.7°N 121.11°W (Elev. 2713 ft)
4:20 am PST Dec 30, 2025
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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