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

HOOPA (HOAC1)

Lat: 41.04783°NLon: 123.67128°WElev: 375.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 30 Dec 06:40 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Willow Creek CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 50. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light south  in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southeast wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 44. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 48. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 44. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 46. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 50. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southeast wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 44. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 48. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 44. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 46. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Willow Creek CA
 40.97°N 123.69°W (Elev. 3629 ft)
1:10 am PST Dec 30, 2025
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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