Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Palo Alto Airport (KPAO)

Lat: 37.46667°NLon: 122.11667°WElev: 7.0ft.

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 08:47 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Atherton CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light north northeast wind.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light northeast wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light north northeast wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Friday
Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Atherton CA
 37.44°N 122.21°W (Elev. 187 ft)
12:26 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
12am PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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