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

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

Lat: 40.54011°NLon: 121.58016°WElev: 5732.0ft.

40°F

4°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	E 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	31 Dec 10:52 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NW Chester CA

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Today
High: 35 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Rain/Snow and
Dense
Freezing Fog
New Year's Day
High: 32 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 28 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Friday
High: 30 °F
Snow and
Windy
Friday Night
Low: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Saturday
High: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Saturday Night
Low: 21 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Sunday
High: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Widespread dense freezing fog, mainly before 4am. Low around 30. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

New Year's Day

Snow. High near 32. South southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 30. Windy, with a south wind 29 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 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 28. Windy. 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 21. Windy.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.

Monday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy.

Monday Night

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Tuesday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.