Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Lake Wind Advisory in effect from December 16, 10:00 PM PST until December 17, 01:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

DW9019 Olympic Valley (D9019)

Lat: 39.202°NLon: 120.23267°WElev: 6495.0ft.

52°F

11°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	SE 0 MPH
Barometer	30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	15 Dec 02:45 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Tahoe City CA

Lake Wind Advisory December 16, 10:00pm until December 17, 01:00pm

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Lake Wind Advisory

This Afternoon
High: 52 °F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 50 °F
Chance Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 41 °F
Rain and
Breezy
Wednesday
High: 42 °F
Breezy. Rain
then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Thursday
High: 46 °F
Slight Chance
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Friday
High: 42 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Snow level 10200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 10100 feet. Low around 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 8800 feet in the afternoon . High near 42. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 9200 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.

Friday

A chance of snow before 7am, then rain and snow likely between 7am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level 7500 feet rising to 8400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy.

Friday Night

Rain. Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.

Saturday

Rain. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Sunday

Rain and snow likely. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.