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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Novato / Gnoss Field (KDVO)

Lat: 38.14178°NLon: 122.55463°WElev: 3.0ft.

light drizzle

55°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 06:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Novato CA

Coastal Flood Advisory January 1, 06:49pm until January 4, 02:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory January 1, 06:49pm until January 4, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Sun

    Coastal Flood Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 56. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 54. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 57. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain between 7pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 52. South southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then rain after 7am. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly before 11pm. Steady temperature around 54. East southeast wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 56. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 54. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 57. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain between 7pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 52. South southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then rain after 7am. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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Point Forecast:
Novato CA
 38.11°N 122.56°W (Elev. 141 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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