Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Northeast; Heavy Rain Returns to California

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

ILLINOIS VALLEY AIRPORT (SBFO3)

Lat: 42.10375°NLon: 123.68508°WElev: 1389.0ft.

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 07:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NE Happy Camp CA

Winter Storm Watch January 2, 04:00pm until January 4, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Tonight

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

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • New Year's Day

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

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 43. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 4700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 45. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 43. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3900 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NE Happy Camp CA
 41.97°N 123.17°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
3:41 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
8pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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