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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

Redwood City CA

Coastal Flood Advisory January 3, 02:00pm until January 4, 02:00pm
Coastal Flood Advisory January 2, 05:56am until January 2, 07:00am
Coastal Flood Warning January 2, 07:00am until January 3, 02:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
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Coastal Flood Warning
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    Coastal Flood Advisory January 2, 05:56am until January 2, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Coastal Flood Advisory

  • Today

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 54. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 61. South wind 8 to 18 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 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 52. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 59. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 61. Southeast wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 54. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 61. South wind 8 to 18 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 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 52. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 59. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Redwood City CA
 37.46°N 122.22°W (Elev. 115 ft)
Last Update:
5:47 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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