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	16%
Wind Speed	ESE 7 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	6°F (-14°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	31 Dec 01:54 AM PST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Sonora Pass CA

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Overnight
Low: 27 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 39 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Snow
New Year's Day
High: 35 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 23 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 36 °F
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: 24 °F
Snow Likely
and Windy
Saturday
High: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Saturday Night
Low: 21 °F
Snow Showers
and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind around 9 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow. Steady temperature around 33. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

New Year's Day

Snow. High near 35. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Windy.

Saturday Night

Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

Sunday Night

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Monday

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

Monday Night

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.