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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Palo Alto Airport (KPAO)

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

Rain

57°F

14°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SE 10 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 08:47 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

East Palo Alto CA

Coastal Flood Advisory January 3, 02:00pm until January 4, 02:00pm
Coastal Flood Advisory January 2, 03:36am until January 2, 07:00am
Coastal Flood Warning January 2, 07:00am until January 3, 02:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory January 2, 03:36am until January 2, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Coastal Flood Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South southeast wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Low around 54. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 61. South wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Low around 52. South wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South southeast wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 54. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 61. South wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Low around 52. South wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
East Palo Alto CA
 37.45°N 122.13°W (Elev. 49 ft)
Last Update:
2:04 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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