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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (KSTS)

Lat: 38.5°NLon: 122.81667°WElev: 125.0ft.

fog,smoke

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 16 Jan 12:40 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Santa Rosa CA

Dense Fog Advisory January 16, 12:57am until January 16, 09:00am
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Dense Fog Advisory
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    Dense Fog Advisory January 16, 12:57am until January 16, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Fri

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. North northeast wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 43. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68. North northeast wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
M.L.King Day
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Areas of fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Widespread fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Widespread fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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Point Forecast:
Santa Rosa CA
 38.45°N 122.7°W (Elev. 190 ft)
Last Update:
12:26 am PST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PST Jan 16, 2026-6pm PST Jan 22, 2026
 
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