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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed N 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Jan 08:16 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Orleans CA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain between 2pm and 3pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 4600 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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4am.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level 4300 feet rising to 5500 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 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 5400 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 5700 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain between 2pm and 3pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4600 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.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 5500 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 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Snow level 6000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Orleans CA
 41.2°N 123.37°W (Elev. 4193 ft)
7:37 am PST Jan 27, 2026
9am PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026
 
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