Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Northeast; Heavy Rain Returns to California

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on 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

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

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

45°F

7°C

Humidity	31%
Wind Speed	ENE 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	16°F (-9°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	42°F (6°C)
Last update	30 Dec 11:09 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Donner Summit CA

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Tonight
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 44 °F
Chance Rain
then Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain
New Year's Day
High: 41 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 28 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Light east wind.

Wednesday

Rain, mainly after 3pm. High near 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain. Steady temperature around 37. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

New Year's Day

Rain. High near 41. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain. Low around 34. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday

Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain likely between 10am and 4pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain after 4pm. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33.

Saturday Night

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

Sunday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Monday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

Monday Night

A chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.