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.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity	17%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint	8°F (-13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Dec 11:35 PM PST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW Donner Summit CA

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Tonight
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 45 °F
Chance Rain
then Rain
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain
New Year's Day
High: 41 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain then
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 39 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 27 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

Rain likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain. Low around 36. Light and variable wind. 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 41. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Low around 36. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

Rain and snow showers likely before 7am, then rain showers between 7am and 4pm, then rain and snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27.

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

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

Monday

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.