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

63°F

17°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed ENE 10 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 11:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Pacifica CA

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

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 56. East wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 50. East wind around 10 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. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

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

    High: 60 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

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

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 56. East wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 50. East wind around 10 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. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 60. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy.
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:
2 Miles S Pacifica CA
 37.58°N 122.47°W (Elev. 240 ft)
11:51 am PST Dec 30, 2025
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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