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

SAWMILL FLATS (MEFW1)

Lat: 46.9675°NLon: 121.08444°WElev: 3000.0ft.

NA

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 07:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Goose Prairie WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Light southeast wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely before 7pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm.  High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow.  High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Light southeast wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light southwest wind.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely before 7pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain and snow. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Goose Prairie WA
 46.86°N 121.31°W (Elev. 3379 ft)
4:20 am PST Dec 30, 2025
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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