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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

PARKFIELD (PKFC1)

Lat: 35.89831°NLon: 120.43329°WElev: 1525.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 05:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Parkfield CA

Cold Weather Advisory until December 30, 09:00am
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    Cold Weather Advisory until December 30, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 55. East southeast wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Patchy fog after 10pm. Low around 42. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain. Areas of fog before 10am, then patchy fog after 5pm. High near 61. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain and
    Areas Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Areas Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Areas Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 55. East southeast wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Patchy fog after 10pm. Low around 42. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. Areas of fog before 10am, then patchy fog after 5pm. High near 61. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Widespread fog, mainly after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Widespread fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Widespread fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A chance of rain. Widespread fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Parkfield CA
 35.9°N 120.44°W (Elev. 1542 ft)
Last Update:
12:27 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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