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

San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport (KSFO)

Lat: 37.61961°NLon: 122.36558°WElev: 10.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

49°F

9°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed ESE 8 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

San Mateo CA

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

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind around 8 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 55. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming east in the morning.  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 50. East northeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 60. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 61. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

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

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 55. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 50. East northeast wind around 6 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 60. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 61. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
San Mateo CA
 37.58°N 122.33°W (Elev. 33 ft)
11:51 am PST Dec 30, 2025
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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