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

BLUE DOOR (BDOC1)

Lat: 41.05408°NLon: 120.33753°WElev: 5927.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 30 Dec 04:59 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ENE Madeline CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely.  Snow level 8000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 8000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ENE Madeline CA
 41.13°N 120.29°W (Elev. 6998 ft)
1:15 am PST Dec 30, 2025
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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