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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

US30 EB at Lewis/Clark Br HWY2W MP48.68 (ODT93)

Lat: 46.09595°NLon: 122.96919°WElev: 36.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 02:21 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Kelso WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread frost, mainly after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 33. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Frost

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Widespread frost before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 48. Light east southeast wind.

    High: 48 °F

    Frost then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Widespread frost, mainly after 3am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Calm wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Frost

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Widespread frost, mainly after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 33. Light southeast wind.
Wednesday
Widespread frost before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 48. Light east southeast wind.
Wednesday Night
Widespread frost, mainly after 3am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Kelso WA
 46.13°N 122.98°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
2:20 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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