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

Half Moon Bay Airport (KHAF)

Lat: 37.5136°NLon: 122.4996°WElev: 65.0ft.

Clear

61°F

16°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 10:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Half Moon Bay CA

Coastal Flood Advisory December 31, 05:00am until January 4, 02:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East northeast wind 13 to 15 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East northeast wind 9 to 13 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 58. East wind 7 to 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Patchy fog. Low around 48. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 62. South wind 8 to 11 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: 62 °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 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East northeast wind 13 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East northeast wind 9 to 13 mph.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 58. East wind 7 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Patchy fog. Low around 48. East southeast wind 6 to 8 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 62. South wind 8 to 11 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 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
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Point Forecast:
Half Moon Bay CA
 37.48°N 122.42°W (Elev. 397 ft)
12:27 am PST Dec 30, 2025
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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