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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

Leavenworth (LVN11)

Lat: 47.59119°NLon: 120.67132°WElev: 1190.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 10:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SSW Leavenworth WA

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Today

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
New Year's Day
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SSW Leavenworth WA
 47.43°N 120.78°W (Elev. 5646 ft)
Last Update:
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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