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

Novato / Gnoss Field (KDVO)

Lat: 38.14178°NLon: 122.55463°WElev: 3.0ft.

Mist

43°F

6°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 30 Dec 07:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Novato/Gnoss Field Airport CA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. East southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 50. East wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  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 47. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  Patchy fog after 4pm. High near 54. South southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Patchy fog before 10pm. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then rain after 10am.  High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. East southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 50. East wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 47. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. Patchy fog after 4pm. High near 54. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Patchy fog before 10pm. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then rain after 10am. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Novato/Gnoss Field Airport CA
 38.15°N 122.62°W (Elev. 397 ft)
12:27 am PST Dec 30, 2025
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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