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

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on 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	13%
Wind Speed	ESE 7 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	2°F (-17°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	30 Dec 10:54 PM PST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Sonora Pass CA

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Tonight
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 42 °F
Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain
New Year's Day
High: 39 °F
Rain/Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 38 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Saturday
High: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 26 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

Rain, mainly after 11am. High near 42. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain. Low around 37. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

New Year's Day

Snow, possibly mixed with rain. High near 39. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy.

Saturday Night

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Sunday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

Sunday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Monday

Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.