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

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 Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 30 Dec 4:35 pm EST
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.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s.



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