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
COTTAGE (STUC1)
Lat: 38.34587°NLon: 120.22952°WElev: 6064.0ft.NA
56°F
13°C
| Humidity | 19% |
| Wind Speed | SSE 5 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 14°F (-10°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 30 Dec 10:54 AM PST |
Extended Forecast for
15 Miles NE Murphys CA
Today
High: 55 °F⇓
Increasing
CloudsTonight
Low: 46 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 51 °F
Rain Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 46 °F
Rain
New Year's Day
High: 48 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 45 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 46 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 39 °F
Rain
Saturday
High: 41 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
Today
Increasing clouds, with a temperature falling to around 48 by 5pm. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Rain likely after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 51. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable 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 46. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 48. South wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles NE Murphys CA
38.31°N 120.27°W (Elev. 4997 ft)
38.31°N 120.27°W (Elev. 4997 ft)
1:21 am PST Dec 30, 2025
11am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
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