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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

33°F

1°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 02:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles WSW 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

  • This Afternoon

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. South wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles WSW Leavenworth WA
 47.49°N 120.92°W (Elev. 7224 ft)
Last Update:
1:32 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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