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

FIVE CENT (WEFC1)

Lat: 40.75365°NLon: 122.93214°WElev: 2602.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 09:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Weaverville CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 42. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 45. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 43. East southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 42. Northeast wind 6 to 8 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 45. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 43. East southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Weaverville CA
 40.78°N 122.95°W (Elev. 3517 ft)
1:10 am PST Dec 30, 2025
9am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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