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

NESPELEM (NEFW1)

Lat: 48.13623°NLon: 118.97241°WElev: 1900.0ft.

NA

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NA 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 07:57 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ENE Elmer City 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: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the afternoon.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 4am.  Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. East wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 4am. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ENE Elmer City WA
 48.05°N 118.8°W (Elev. 4426 ft)
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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