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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

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

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed WNW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 29 Dec 11:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NE Murphys CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 52. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 43. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 55. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 50. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 52. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 43. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 55. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 50. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NE Murphys CA
 38.31°N 120.27°W (Elev. 4997 ft)
Last Update:
8:51 am PST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Dec 29, 2025-6pm PST Jan 4, 2026
 
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