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 >

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.

51°F

11°C

Humidity	20%
Wind Speed	SE 9 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	11°F (-12°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	31 Dec 04:54 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Sonora Pass CA

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Today
High: 37 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
Likely
Tonight
Low: 35 °F
Snow
New Year's Day
High: 35 °F⇓
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 25 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Friday
High: 33 °F
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Saturday
High: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Saturday Night
Low: 24 °F
Snow Showers
and Windy
Sunday
High: 27 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Snow. Steady temperature around 35. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

New Year's Day

Snow. Temperature falling to around 30 by 11am. South southwest wind around 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 around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. South southwest wind around 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 26. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 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 28. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Saturday Night

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

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 27.

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 27.

Monday Night

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Tuesday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.