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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 2, 04:00 PM PST until January 4, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

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

53°F

12°C

Humidity	24%
Wind Speed	SSE 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	17°F (-8°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	30 Dec 01:54 PM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

14 Miles WSW Sonora Pass CA

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

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Winter Storm Watch

This Afternoon
High: 45 °F
Becoming
Cloudy
Tonight
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 41 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
New Year's Day
High: 37 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 32 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 36 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Saturday
High: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny early, then becoming cloudy, with a high near 45. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 5pm. High near 41. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night

Rain and snow before 1am, then snow between 1am and 4am, then rain and snow after 4am. Low around 35. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

New Year's Day

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. High near 37. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

A chance of snow before 10am, then snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

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 32.