Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.
A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >
Current conditions at
COTTAGE (STUC1)
Lat: 38.34587°NLon: 120.22952°WElev: 6064.0ft.NA
55°F
13°C
| Humidity | 8% |
| Wind Speed | ENE 5 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | -5°F (-21°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 29 Dec 11:54 PM PST |
Extended Forecast for
15 Miles WSW Sonora Pass CA
Overnight
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 45 °F
Increasing
CloudsTuesday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
SnowWednesday
High: 43 °F
Rain/Snow
LikelyWednesday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain
New Year's Day
High: 37 °F
Rain/Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 32 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 37 °F
Snow Likely
Friday Night
Low: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. East wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. East wind 5 to 14 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind around 11 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 43. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 35. East wind around 9 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
New Year's Day
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles WSW Sonora Pass CA
38.21°N 119.87°W (Elev. 8615 ft)
38.21°N 119.87°W (Elev. 8615 ft)
1:21 pm PST Dec 29, 2025
1am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
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