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 8:04:20 am CST

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North winds will decrease today as overcast mid-level cloudiness shifts south to leave skies mostly sunny this afternoon. Temperatures will be less chilly with highs mostly in the 50s.

After a chilly finish to 2025, the new year will begin with temperatures back to above normal. A light freeze is possible expected Wednesday morning over about half the area, and new years eve will feature near normal temperatures and mostly light winds. Temperatures will warm back to well above normal by Friday. The first five days of January will feature partly to mostly sunny skies and no chance of rain.

Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

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