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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rochester Fulton County Airport (KRCR)

Lat: 41.07° N Lon: 86.18° W Elev: 791 ft.

19°F

-7°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	W 13 G 20 mph
Barometer	30.08 in
Dewpoint	10°F (-12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	6°F (-14°C)
Last update	30 Dec 4:35 pm EST

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Detailed forecast for

Fulton County

This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the lower 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Snow. Snow accumulation around an inch. Lows in the lower 20s. West winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent.

Wednesday

Cloudy. Snow in the afternoon. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Highs in the lower 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent.

Wednesday Night

Cloudy with snow likely in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow after midnight. Additional light snow accumulation possible. Cold with lows around 15. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening. Chance of snow 70 percent.

New Years Day

Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 10 above.

Friday

Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.

Friday Night

Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 15.

Saturday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. Cold with lows 15 to 20.