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

METALINE FALLS (TMETL)

Lat: 48.876°NLon: 117.3483°WElev: 2489.0ft.

NA

N/A

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 0.82 mi
Last update 01 Dec 10:12 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Metaline Falls 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: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light south wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly 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, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  Snow level 3300 feet rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Light south wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light south wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 3300 feet rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain before 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4400 feet lowering to 3900 feet in the afternoon . High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
Metaline Falls WA
 48.87°N 117.39°W (Elev. 2418 ft)
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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