Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

WX6HNX-5 Buttonwillow (AT285)

Lat: 35.40333°NLon: 119.47056°WElev: 285.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Jan 08:41 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles WSW Shafter CA

Dense Fog Advisory January 18, 08:57pm until January 19, 12:00pm
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Dense Fog Advisory
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    Dense Fog Advisory January 18, 08:57pm until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles WSW Shafter CA
 35.4°N 119.54°W (Elev. 341 ft)
7:57 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
8pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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