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

LA HONDA (LAHC1)

Lat: 37.30523°NLon: 122.25525°WElev: 804.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 30 Dec 07:07 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Portola Valley CA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 51. East wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 57. East wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 48. Southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 59. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 51. East wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 57. East wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 48. Southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 59. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Portola Valley CA
 37.4°N 122.31°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
12:27 am PST Dec 30, 2025
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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