Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

LOS ALTOS (LOAC1)

Lat: 37.35472°NLon: 122.14167°WElev: 539.0ft.

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 31 Dec 10:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Los Altos CA

Coastal Flood Advisory until January 4, 02:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory until January 4, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Sun

    Coastal Flood Advisory

  • Today

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. 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 62. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 61. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 4am, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 56. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 50. Northeast 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 62. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 61. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 4am, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
Los Altos CA
 37.37°N 122.1°W (Elev. 226 ft)
1:30 am PST Dec 31, 2025
11am PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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