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

Pinedale, Ralph Wenz Field Airport (KPNA)

Lat: 42.79528°NLon: 109.80694°WElev: 7087.0ft.

Clear

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed NNW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.45 in (1031.16 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 08:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Boulder WY

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 40 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light north wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light north wind.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Boulder WY
 42.78°N 109.57°W (Elev. 7329 ft)
8:33 am MST Dec 30, 2025
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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