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 >

Current conditions at

Novato / Gnoss Field (KDVO)

Lat: 38.14178°NLon: 122.55463°WElev: 3.0ft.

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Sonoma CA

Coastal Flood Advisory December 31, 05:00am until January 4, 02:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 48. East wind around 9 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 47. East northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 54. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 48. East wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Rain likely after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 47. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 54. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sonoma CA
 38.29°N 122.46°W (Elev. 72 ft)
11:51 am PST Dec 30, 2025
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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