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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed N 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 30 Dec 05:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNW Central Valley CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Light north northeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 44. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 47. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

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

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Light north northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 44. Calm 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 47. Calm 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 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNW Central Valley CA
 40.83°N 122.46°W (Elev. 1850 ft)
1:21 am PST Dec 30, 2025
6am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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