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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 2, 04:00 PM PST until January 4, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

DEXTER (DEXC1)

Lat: 37.83888°NLon: 118.77189°WElev: 7981.0ft.

47°F

8°C

Humidity	17%
Wind Speed	NNW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	4°F (-16°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	30 Dec 01:53 PM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

19 Miles ESE Bodie CA

Winter Storm Watch January 2, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

This Afternoon
High: 33 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
Low: 12 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 35 °F
Chance Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 23 °F
Wintry Mix
Likely
New Year's Day
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 23 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Mostly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 41 °F
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: 25 °F
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 40 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night

Rain, snow, and freezing rain likely before 4am, then rain likely between 4am and 5am, then snow likely after 5am. Snow level 8500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

New Year's Day

Rain and snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 8500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Saturday

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

Saturday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Sunday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

Sunday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.