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
LOS ALTOS (LOAC1)
Lat: 37.35472°NLon: 122.14167°WElev: 539.0ft.NA
45°F
7°C
| Humidity | 77% |
| Wind Speed | SSW 0 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 38°F (3°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 30 Dec 09:10 AM PST |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles S Los Altos Hills CA
Today
High: 59 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
Low: 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
RainWednesday
High: 55 °F
Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 51 °F
Rain
New Year's Day
High: 57 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 56 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 49 °F
Rain
Saturday
High: 53 °F
Rain Likely
Detailed Forecast
Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 50. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 55. East wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 51. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 57. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Los Altos Hills CA
37.29°N 122.14°W (Elev. 1798 ft)
37.29°N 122.14°W (Elev. 1798 ft)
12:27 am PST Dec 30, 2025
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
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