Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

WX6HNX-5 Buttonwillow (AT285)

Lat: 35.40333°NLon: 119.47056°WElev: 285.0ft.

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Jan 05:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles WNW Taft CA

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 64. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 52. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 64. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 52. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57. South wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles WNW Taft CA
 35.29°N 119.77°W (Elev. 3766 ft)
4:57 am PST Jan 19, 2026
5am PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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