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 >
Current conditions at
SUGARLOAF (SHF) (SLFC1)
Lat: 40.91596°NLon: 122.43483°WElev: 3259.0ft.NA
48°F
9°C
| Humidity | 42% |
| Wind Speed | N 9 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 26°F (-3°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Wind Chill | 44°F (7°C) |
| Last update | 30 Dec 10:19 AM PST |
Extended Forecast for
9 Miles NNE Central Valley CA
Today
High: 55 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 42 °F
Increasing
CloudsWednesday
High: 55 °F
Chance Rain
then Rain
LikelyWednesday Night
Low: 45 °F
Rain
New Year's Day
High: 48 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 46 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 50 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 42 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 45 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 55. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. North wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North northeast wind 3 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 45. Light north northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 48. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNE Central Valley CA
40.81°N 122.31°W (Elev. 1870 ft)
40.81°N 122.31°W (Elev. 1870 ft)
1:21 am PST Dec 30, 2025
11am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
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