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

Defiance, Defiance Memorial Airport (KDFI)

Lat: 41.34° N Lon: 84.43° W Elev: 705 ft.

Overcast

22°F

-6°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	W 9 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint	13°F (-11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	12°F (-11°C)
Last update	30 Dec 3:53 pm EST

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Detailed forecast for

Paulding County

This Afternoon

Cloudy. Near steady temperature in the lower 20s. West winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Tonight

Snow. Snow accumulation around an inch. Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent.

Wednesday

Cloudy. Snow likely in the afternoon. Additional snow accumulation around half an inch. Highs in the lower 30s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Cold with lows around 10 above. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph, decreasing to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of snow 50 percent.

New Years Day

Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 10 above.

Friday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Cold with lows 10 to 15.

Saturday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows around 15.