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

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 2, 04:00 PM PST until January 4, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

SCE Crestview Radio (SE751)

Lat: 37.76191°NLon: 118.9805°WElev: 8213.0ft.

38°F

3°C

Humidity	24%
Wind Speed	ENE 2 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	5°F (-15°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	30 Dec 02:40 PM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NE Mammoth Lakes CA

Winter Storm Watch January 2, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

This Afternoon
High: 42 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
Low: 15 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 42 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 27 °F
Rain/Snow
New Year's Day
High: 44 °F
Rain/Snow
then Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 25 °F
Chance Rain
Friday
High: 44 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 25 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 41 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Rain and snow likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night

Rain and snow before 4am, then rain likely between 4am and 5am, then snow likely after 5am. Snow level 8000 feet. Low around 27. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

New Year's Day

Snow likely before 7am, then rain. Snow level 8600 feet. High near 44. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

A chance of rain before 7pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Saturday

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

Saturday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Sunday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

Sunday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Monday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.