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

25°F

-4°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: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 20 °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 30. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely before 4am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Light northeast wind.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely before 4am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNW Hauser ID
 47.91°N 117.11°W (Elev. 4144 ft)
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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