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

MARIPOSA (MPOC1)

Lat: 37.50403°NLon: 119.98679°WElev: 2231.0ft.

NA

58°F

14°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 11:07 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mariposa CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 55. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 48. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 56. Southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 47. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 52. South southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 55. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 48. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 56. Southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A slight chance of rain, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 47. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then rain, mainly after 10am. High near 52. South southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 43. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South southeast wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Point Forecast:
Mariposa CA
 37.47°N 119.96°W (Elev. 2090 ft)
11:57 am PST Dec 30, 2025
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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