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.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed E 8 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 10:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Chowchilla CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Becoming
    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 58. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 53. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then rain between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 55. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm.  Low around 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 44. East southeast wind around 5 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 58. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 53. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then rain between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 55. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Low around 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44. East southeast wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Chowchilla CA
 37.13°N 120.28°W (Elev. 230 ft)
9:56 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
10pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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