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

SADDLEBACK (SLEC1)

Lat: 39.63614°NLon: 120.86399°WElev: 6670.0ft.

49°F

9°C

Humidity	17%
Wind Speed	SW 8 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	6°F (-14°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	46°F (8°C)
Last update	31 Dec 09:18 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

12 Miles S Graeagle 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: 34 °F
Rain and
Dense Fog
New Year's Day
High: 41 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
then Rain
Friday
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 33 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Areas of fog after 5pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 45. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. 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 34. South southwest wind around 6 mph. 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 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10pm. Low around 33. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

Rain and snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely between 1pm and 4pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain after 4pm. High near 40. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 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. 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. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 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 33.

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 24.

Tuesday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.