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

GERBER RESERVOIR (GRBO3)

Lat: 42.20597°NLon: 121.13806°WElev: 4950.0ft.

NA

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 07:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Bonanza OR

Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 08:05am until December 31, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 08:05am until December 31, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Today

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers after 4pm.  Snow level 5100 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am.  Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7400 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 48. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Snow level 5100 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7400 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 48. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Bonanza OR
 42.18°N 121.34°W (Elev. 4199 ft)
4:16 am PST Dec 30, 2025
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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