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

Emigrant Gap, Blue Canyon Nyack Airport (KBLU)

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

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity	14%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint	7°F (-14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	31 Dec 06:00 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NW Donner Summit CA

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Today
High: 46 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Rain and
Areas Fog
Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Rain and
Dense Fog
New Year's Day
High: 41 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Sunday
High: 33 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2pm. Areas of fog after 5pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain, mainly after 7pm. Widespread dense fog, mainly between 11pm and 1am. Low around 37. South 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. High near 41. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 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 around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain and snow likely before 7am, then snow. High near 40. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 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 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 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 30. Breezy.

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. 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 25.

Tuesday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.