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

Fortuna Rohnerville Airport (KFOT)

Lat: 40.55296°NLon: 124.13338°WElev: 377.0ft.

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 11 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 30 Dec 07:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Scotia CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 45. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 51. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 49. Windy, with a south southeast wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 52. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 41. Windy.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 45. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 51. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts 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 49. Windy, with a south southeast wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 52. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Windy.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Scotia CA
 40.41°N 124.12°W (Elev. 2552 ft)
1:10 am PST Dec 30, 2025
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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