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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 >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Dec 30, 2025 at 1:08:11 pm MST

There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time.

Breezy to windy conditions will return New Years Day and Friday across eastern NM. Difficult driving conditions will be a concern for high profile vehicles.
Precipitation chances return Thursday and Friday across central and western New Mexico. Precipitation will start early in the morning on New Years Day across western NM before spreading eastward. Snow will be favored above 10,000 feet, with rain at lower elevations. Amounts will be minimal.
A warming trend begins today and all areas will be back above normal by Wednesday. Above normal temperatures will continue through the week.

 

 
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