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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

Grant County Airport (KMWH)

Lat: 47.19299°NLon: 119.31451°WElev: 1168.0ft.

Clear

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 6 MPH
Barometer 30.53 in (1033.86 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 30 Dec 09:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Moses Lake WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Light north wind.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light northeast wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Light north wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Moses Lake WA
 47.12°N 119.28°W (Elev. 1115 ft)
Last Update:
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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