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

DW3835 Orinda (D3835)

Lat: 37.85111°NLon: 122.155°WElev: 738.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 02:40 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Lamorinda CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 47. Northeast wind around 11 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 45. East northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 50. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 46. East northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 54. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 56. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 47. Northeast wind around 11 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 45. East northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 50. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 46. East northeast 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 54. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 56. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Lamorinda CA
 37.85°N 122.2°W (Elev. 1181 ft)
12:26 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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