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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

SOMES BAR (SMBC1)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Jan 09:16 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Orleans CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain before 3pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 4am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4900 feet. Steady temperature around 39. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain before 7am, then a chance of rain and snow between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 4am. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of rain before 3pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 4am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4900 feet. Steady temperature around 39. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A chance of rain before 7am, then a chance of rain and snow between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 4am. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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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:
3:41 pm PST Jan 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Jan 26, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026
 
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