Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

Lat: 38.34587°NLon: 120.22952°WElev: 6064.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SE 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 31 Dec 08:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles S Sonora Pass CA

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

    Today: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then rain likely between 2pm and 3pm, then rain and snow likely after 3pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 40. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm.  Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Steady temperature around 36. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow.  Temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 30. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then rain likely between 2pm and 3pm, then rain and snow likely after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 40. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Steady temperature around 36. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Snow. Temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles S Sonora Pass CA
 38.19°N 119.67°W (Elev. 9465 ft)
1:21 am PST Dec 31, 2025
9am PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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