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 Bodie State Park (SE749)

Lat: 38.20306°NLon: 119.00805°WElev: 8611.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 2°F (-17°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 30 Dec 02:40 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ESE Bodie CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, snow, and freezing rain likely before 4am, then rain or freezing rain likely between 4am and 5am, then freezing rain likely after 5am.  Snow level 8500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 23 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow likely before 7am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 8500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm.  Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain, snow, and freezing rain likely before 4am, then rain or freezing rain likely between 4am and 5am, then freezing rain likely after 5am. Snow level 8500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Snow likely before 7am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 8500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Saturday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles ESE Bodie CA
 38.11°N 118.67°W (Elev. 8022 ft)
1:15 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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