Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Modesto City-County Airport - Harry Sham Field (KMOD)

Lat: 37.62549°NLon: 120.9549°WElev: 85.0ft.

haze

54°F

12°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 05:30 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Modesto CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread haze. Patchy dense fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Widespread haze. Patchy dense fog before 1pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy fog after 7pm.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before noon.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind.

    High: 61 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 11am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 11am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 9pm.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Patchy Fog

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Widespread haze. Patchy dense fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Widespread haze. Patchy dense fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Patchy fog after 7pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Modesto CA
 37.63°N 121.02°W (Elev. 79 ft)
1:21 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
5pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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