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

SADDLEBACK (SLEC1)

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

48°F

9°C

Humidity	25%
Wind Speed	SSW 11 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	14°F (-10°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	43°F (6°C)
Last update	30 Dec 05:18 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

17 Miles WSW Graeagle CA

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Tonight
Low: 40 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 50 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
Rain Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 41 °F
Rain
New Year's Day
High: 45 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 43 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 44 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 36 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday
High: 37 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind 6 to 9 mph.

Wednesday

Rain likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 50. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain. Low around 41. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

New Year's Day

Rain. High near 45. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Rain. Low around 43. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Friday

Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Night

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday

Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35.