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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW)

Lat: 46.09462°NLon: 118.2858°WElev: 1168.0ft.

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 30.39 in (1029.12 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 30 Dec 02:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Waitsburg WA

Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 02:58pm until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 02:58pm until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Light west wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Waitsburg WA
 46.29°N 118.16°W (Elev. 1519 ft)
Last Update:
2:41 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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