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 >

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

TAH-5201 Lake Forest (LIB32)

Lat: 39.18876°NLon: 120.11279°WElev: 6325.0ft.

32°F

0°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	NNW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	31°F (-1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	31 Dec 06:40 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Dollar Point CA

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Today
High: 36 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
Rain
Tonight
Low: 34 °F
Rain
New Year's Day
High: 36 °F
Rain then
Rain/Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Likely
Friday
High: 36 °F
Snow Likely
Friday Night
Low: 29 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 27 °F
Snow
Sunday
High: 29 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 9200 feet rising to 10000 feet in the afternoon. High near 36. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tonight

Rain. Snow level 9400 feet. Low around 34. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

New Year's Day

Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8500 feet in the afternoon . High near 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 29. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 29.

Sunday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Monday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

Monday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.