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 >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
RUTH (RLKC1)
Lat: 40.25074°NLon: 123.3198°WElev: 2732.0ft.NA
26°F
-3°C
| Humidity | 97% |
| Wind Speed | SE 0 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 25°F (-4°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 30 Dec 07:23 AM PST |
Extended Forecast for
10 Miles ESE Ruth CA
Today
High: 56 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 36 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 57 °F
Chance Rain
then RainWednesday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain
New Year's Day
High: 51 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 39 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 50 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain
Saturday
High: 44 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 56. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 57. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 38. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 51. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 39. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles ESE Ruth CA
40.22°N 123.24°W (Elev. 3599 ft)
40.22°N 123.24°W (Elev. 3599 ft)
1:10 am PST Dec 30, 2025
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
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