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

PINNACLES (PCLC1)

Lat: 36.47075°NLon: 121.14728°WElev: 1322.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 03:37 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW San Benito 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: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. East wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind 3 to 5 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 60. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Patchy fog after 10pm. Low around 47. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 39. East wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. East wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind 3 to 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 60. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Patchy fog after 10pm. Low around 47. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Rain. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Rain likely. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Areas of fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A chance of rain. Areas of fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW San Benito CA
 36.5°N 121.15°W (Elev. 1230 ft)
12:27 am PST Dec 30, 2025
4am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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