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 >

Current conditions at

Arroyo Seco (CI114)

Lat: 36.359°NLon: 121.29°WElev: 235.0ft.

NA

N/A

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update 07 Mar 10:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Soledad CA

Cold Weather Advisory until December 30, 09:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory until December 30, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 50. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 52. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 50. South southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 46. South wind around 14 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 50. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 52. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 50. South southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain likely before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SW Soledad CA
 36.36°N 121.43°W (Elev. 3937 ft)
12:27 am PST Dec 30, 2025
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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