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

Spokane, Spokane International Airport (KGEG)

Lat: 47.62139°NLon: 117.52778°WElev: 2372.0ft.

Clear

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NNE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.49 in (1032.51 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 30 Dec 06:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Spokane WA

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Today

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 4100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 4100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain likely before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3800 feet lowering to 3300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Spokane WA
 47.64°N 117.46°W (Elev. 2221 ft)
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
6am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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