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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 11:20:11 am PST

High pressure this week will have the potential to trap pollutants near the surface over portions of Eastern Washington and North Idaho. This could lead to degradation of air quality in the low lying areas. An Air Stagnation Advisory has been issued for some locations through noon Thursday.

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