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

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

Lat: 39.06971°NLon: 120.41989°WElev: 5240.0ft.

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 31 Dec 07:09 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Tahoe City CA

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

    Today: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 44. East wind 3 to 6 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Widespread dense fog, mainly between 9pm and 1am. Low around 38. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain and
    Dense Fog

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain before 4pm, then rain and snow.  Temperature falling to around 37 by 4pm. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow, mainly before 4am.  Low around 33. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow likely after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow before 1am, then rain and snow.  Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 44. East wind 3 to 6 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Widespread dense fog, mainly between 9pm and 1am. Low around 38. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain before 4pm, then rain and snow. Temperature falling to around 37 by 4pm. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 33. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow before 1am, then rain and snow. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Tahoe City CA
 39.04°N 120.33°W (Elev. 7044 ft)
1:21 am PST Dec 31, 2025
7am PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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