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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

OROVILLE (OVLW1)

Lat: 48.96311°NLon: 119.49161°WElev: 1450.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SSW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 30 Dec 12:41 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles W Oroville 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: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 16 °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 23. Southwest wind around 11 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 9 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
New Year's Day
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Southwest wind around 11 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles W Oroville WA
 48.99°N 119.95°W (Elev. 6575 ft)
Last Update:
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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