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

59°F

15°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 12:47 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Atherton CA

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 67. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Calm wind.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 67. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Atherton CA
 37.45°N 122.18°W (Elev. 95 ft)
1:15 pm PST Jan 19, 2026
1pm PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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