Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain & Isolated Severe Thunderstorms in Southern California

Snow squalls are likely to cross the Lower Great Lakes this evening and the Ohio Valley through the interior Northeast/northern Mid-Atlantic overnight, before potentially reaching the I-95 corridor from D.C. to New York City early New Year’s Day morning. Heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms will impact coastal southern California including Los Angeles tonight into early on New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 31 Dec 07:09 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Donner Summit CA

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

    Tonight: Rain.  Steady temperature around 38. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm.  Temperature falling to around 33 by 11am. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Steady temperature around 34. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 36. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 28. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

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

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 38. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Temperature falling to around 33 by 11am. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Steady temperature around 34. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Donner Summit CA
 39.25°N 120.3°W (Elev. 7867 ft)
1:21 pm PST Dec 31, 2025
7pm PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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