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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Air Stagnation Advisory in effect from December 29, 11:45 AM PST until January 1, 12:00 PM PST

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 Chill	18°F (-8°C)
Last update	30 Dec 06:20 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Spokane WA

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

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Air Stagnation Advisory

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
NOW until 12:00pm Thu
Air Stagnation Advisory
Today
High: 35 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 24 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 36 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Cloudy
New Year's Day
High: 36 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 31 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 40 °F
Rain Likely
Friday Night
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%.