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

SISTERS (K6K5)

Lat: 44.30445°NLon: 121.53909°WElev: 3168.0ft.

NA

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.41 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 08:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles S Suttle Lake OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 9 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow after 10pm, mixing with rain after 1am.  Snow level rising to 6300 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm.  Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6700 feet. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm.  Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 11 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm, mixing with rain after 1am. Snow level rising to 6300 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
New Year's Day
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Rain likely before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles S Suttle Lake OR
 44.28°N 121.76°W (Elev. 5942 ft)
9:52 am PST Dec 30, 2025
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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