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.

53°F

12°C

Humidity	10%
Wind Speed	WNW 1 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	-2°F (-19°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	30 Dec 06:54 PM PST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW Sonora Pass CA

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Tonight
Low: 33 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 39 °F
Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
New Year's Day
High: 37 °F
Rain/Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 29 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 37 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Saturday
High: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 22 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 33. South wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

Rain, mainly after 11am. High near 39. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain and snow. Steady temperature around 35. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

New Year's Day

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. High near 37. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 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 37. 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 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy.

Saturday Night

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Sunday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

Sunday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Monday

Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.