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

PAL MOORE ORCHARD (PMFW1)

Lat: 48.39033°NLon: 117.58547°WElev: 3120.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 11:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Chewelah WA

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

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.

    High: 39 °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: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 2800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely.  Snow level 3600 feet rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chewelah WA
 48.29°N 117.72°W (Elev. 1699 ft)
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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