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

OTHELLO (OTOW1)

Lat: 46.88139°NLon: 119.32417°WElev: 855.0ft.

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 08:29 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SE Royal City WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light north wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. North wind 3 to 6 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light north wind.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SE Royal City WA
 46.78°N 119.44°W (Elev. 1276 ft)
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
9am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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