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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

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

Lat: 45.67457°NLon: 121.53493°WElev: 600.0ft.

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.5 in (1032.85 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 10:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE BZ Corner WA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 35. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light east wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Light east wind.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 35. East wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light east wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Light east wind.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Rain. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE BZ Corner WA
 45.81°N 121.45°W (Elev. 1801 ft)
Last Update:
11:11 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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