Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Palo Alto Airport (KPAO)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Dec 07:47 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

San Carlos CA

Coastal Flood Advisory until January 4, 02:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory until January 4, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Sun

    Coastal Flood Advisory

  • Today

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 49. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 62. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 53. South southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 61. South southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 4am, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 55. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 49. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 62. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 53. South southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 61. South southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 4am, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
San Carlos CA
 37.5°N 122.28°W (Elev. 200 ft)
1:30 am PST Dec 31, 2025
8am PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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