Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast
A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >
Current conditions at
SADDLEBACK (SLEC1)
Lat: 39.63614°NLon: 120.86399°WElev: 6670.0ft.NA
52°F
11°C
| Humidity | 11% |
| Wind Speed | ESE 16 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | -1°F (-18°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 30 Dec 05:18 AM PST |
Extended Forecast for
13 Miles W Sierraville CA
Today
High: 53 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 53 °F
Chance Rain
then RainWednesday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain
New Year's Day
High: 48 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 41 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 47 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain then
Rain/SnowSaturday
High: 42 °F
Rain/Snow
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 53. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 38. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 48. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Rain before 4am, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Rain and snow before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles W Sierraville CA
39.59°N 120.61°W (Elev. 5118 ft)
39.59°N 120.61°W (Elev. 5118 ft)
1:21 am PST Dec 30, 2025
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
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