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

Berkeley Lab (LBNL1)

Lat: 37.8771°NLon: 122.2486°WElev: 888.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 11:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Berkeley 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 52. East northeast wind 11 to 14 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East northeast wind 11 to 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 54. East northeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 49. East northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. 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 58. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. East northeast wind 11 to 14 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East northeast wind 11 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 54. East northeast wind 6 to 13 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 49. East northeast wind 9 to 11 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 58. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 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 between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Berkeley CA
 37.86°N 122.26°W (Elev. 190 ft)
11:51 am PST Dec 30, 2025
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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