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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

Current conditions at

METALINE FALLS (TMETL)

Lat: 48.876°NLon: 117.3483°WElev: 2489.0ft.

NA

N/A

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 0.82 mi
Last update 01 Dec 10:12 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Metaline Falls 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

  • Overnight

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Light northeast wind.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Metaline Falls WA
 48.79°N 117.11°W (Elev. 4833 ft)
Last Update:
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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