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

Lander (KLND)

Lat: 42.81472°NLon: 108.72806°WElev: 5587.0ft.

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 30.36 in (1028.11 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 12:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SW Lander/Hunt Field WY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level 7000 feet rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11am.  Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 8 mph.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind around 9 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11am. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SW Lander/Hunt Field WY
 42.75°N 108.82°W (Elev. 6929 ft)
11:48 am MST Dec 30, 2025
12pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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