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 >

Current conditions at

Madera Municipal Airport (KMAE)

Lat: 36.9851°NLon: 120.11064°WElev: 246.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

57°F

14°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SE 12 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 10:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Chowchilla CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Steady temperature around 56. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 10am.  High near 61. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then rain after 10pm.  Low around 52. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 1pm.  High near 54. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. East wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Steady temperature around 56. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 10am. High near 61. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then rain after 10pm. Low around 52. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 1pm. High near 54. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. East wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SW Chowchilla CA
 37.03°N 120.34°W (Elev. 157 ft)
9:56 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
10pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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