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 >

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

TPZ1261-Walker (LIB06)

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

38°F

3°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	N 3 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	24°F (-4°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	30 Dec 02:20 PM PST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Coleville CA

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

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Winter Storm Watch

This Afternoon
High: 37 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 37 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Rain
New Year's Day
High: 39 °F
Rain then
Rain/Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 29 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Friday
High: 39 °F
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: 28 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Saturday
High: 33 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely. Snow level 9400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night

Rain. Snow level 9300 feet. Low around 30. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

New Year's Day

Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 9000 feet. High near 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.

Saturday

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33.

Saturday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Sunday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

Sunday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.