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

QUARTZ PEAK (QUPW1)

Lat: 47.87927°NLon: 117.08938°WElev: 4700.0ft.

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNW Hauser ID

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: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °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. Light east wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7am.  Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely.  Snow level 6000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Light east wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7am. Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 6000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 4700 feet lowering to 4200 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNW Hauser ID
 47.89°N 117.11°W (Elev. 3671 ft)
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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