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

CARPENTER RIDGE (CDEC1)

Lat: 40.06866°NLon: 121.584°WElev: 4816.0ft.

54°F

12°C

Humidity	24%
Wind Speed	SE 1 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	18°F (-8°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	31 Dec 08:54 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Chester CA

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Today
High: 39 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Rain
Tonight
Low: 34 °F
Rain and
Dense Fog
New Year's Day
High: 37 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Saturday
High: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Sunday
High: 31 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. East southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain. Widespread dense fog, mainly between 9pm and 11pm. Low around 34. East wind around 8 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

New Year's Day

Rain. High near 37. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 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 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. High near 36. South southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 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 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 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. Breezy.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 31.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 28.

Monday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

Monday Night

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Tuesday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.