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

SCE Virginia Lakes (SE089)

Lat: 38.07717°NLon: 119.19795°WElev: 8822.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed SE 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles W Conway Summit CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 30. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow.  High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Very windy.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Very windy.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow and Very
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 30. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Snow. High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Very windy.
Saturday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Very windy.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy.
Sunday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles W Conway Summit CA
 38.1°N 119.39°W (Elev. 10997 ft)
11:38 am PST Dec 30, 2025
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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