
Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.
A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)
Lat: 37.28306°NLon: 120.50778°WElev: 154.0ft.Mist
37°F
3°C
| Humidity | 100% |
| Wind Speed | N 0 MPH |
| Barometer | 30.26 in (1024.72 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 37°F (3°C) |
| Visibility | 5.00 mi |
| Last update | 30 Dec 12:00 AM PST |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles SE Merced CA
Dense Fog Advisory December 30, 02:00am until December 30, 12:00pm
Overnight

Low: 37 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday

High: 48 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday Night

Low: 43 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday

High: 49 °F
Chance Rain
Wednesday Night

Low: 49 °F
Rain
New Year's Day

High: 56 °F
Rain
Thursday Night

Low: 54 °F
Chance Rain
Friday

High: 58 °F
Showers
LikelyFriday Night

Low: 50 °F
Showers
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 49. East southeast wind around 5 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 56. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
A chance of rain, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 50. 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.
Saturday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Merced CA
37.25°N 120.39°W (Elev. 190 ft)
37.25°N 120.39°W (Elev. 190 ft)
11:56 pm PST Dec 29, 2025
12am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026



