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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

SOMES BAR (SMBC1)

Lat: 41.39007°NLon: 123.49267°WElev: 915.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 06:16 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Orleans CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 49. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers. Low around 42. East southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain. High near 45. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. Snow level 6600 feet. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4900 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 4500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 49. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southeast wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 42. East southeast wind around 7 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 45. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Snow level 6600 feet. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4900 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 4500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Orleans CA
 41.2°N 123.37°W (Elev. 4193 ft)
Last Update:
4:16 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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