Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

TPZ1261-Walker (LIB06)

Lat: 38.53392°NLon: 119.50416°WElev: 5484.0ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 31 Dec 04:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Sonora Pass CA

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

    Today: A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then snow.  High near 33. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow.  High near 34. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. Very windy, with a south wind 45 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 28. Very windy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 24. Very windy.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Very windy.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then snow. High near 33. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Snow. High near 34. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Very windy, with a south wind 45 to 55 mph, with gusts as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Very windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Very windy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Very windy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Very windy.
Monday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Very windy.
Monday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Windy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Windy.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles N Sonora Pass CA
 38.44°N 119.64°W (Elev. 9948 ft)
3:36 am PST Dec 31, 2025
4am PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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