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

Emigrant Gap, Blue Canyon Nyack Airport (KBLU)

Lat: 39.27611°NLon: 120.70806°WElev: 5282.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity	12%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint	2°F (-17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	31 Dec 03:52 AM PST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Donner Summit CA

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Today
High: 45 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Rain and
Areas Fog
Tonight
Low: 36 °F
Rain and
Dense Fog
New Year's Day
High: 42 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain then
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 41 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Rain Likely
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
then Heavy
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 34 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2pm. Areas of fog after 5pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 45. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain, mainly after 7pm. Widespread dense fog, mainly between 11pm and 1am. Low around 36. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

New Year's Day

Rain. High near 42. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain before 4am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 33. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 29.

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Monday

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

Monday Night

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Tuesday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.