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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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed N 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 07:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE 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: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 9 to 11 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 52. East southeast wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 49. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 56. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 9 to 11 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 52. East southeast wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 49. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 56. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 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, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Parkfield CA
 35.91°N 120.36°W (Elev. 3035 ft)
Last Update:
12:27 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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