Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain & Isolated Severe Thunderstorms in Southern California

Snow squalls are likely to cross the Lower Great Lakes this evening and the Ohio Valley through the interior Northeast/northern Mid-Atlantic overnight, before potentially reaching the I-95 corridor from D.C. to New York City early New Year’s Day morning. Heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms will impact coastal southern California including Los Angeles tonight into early on New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 16 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 31 Dec 10:54 PM 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
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Steady temperature around 35. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 30 by 4pm. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    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 32. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow between 10pm and 4am, then snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 27. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers before 10am, then snow between 10am and 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Steady temperature around 35. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Snow, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 30 by 4pm. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 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 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow between 10pm and 4am, then snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 27. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers before 10am, then snow between 10am and 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles S Sonora Pass CA
 38.19°N 119.67°W (Elev. 9465 ft)
1:21 pm PST Dec 31, 2025
11pm PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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