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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

Oakland Museum (OAMC1)

Lat: 37.7981°NLon: 122.26343°WElev: 30.0ft.

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 10:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Oakland CA

Coastal Flood Advisory December 31, 05:00am until January 4, 02:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East northeast wind 8 to 13 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 55. Light east northeast wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Patchy fog. Low around 48. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain. Areas of fog. High near 59. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain and
    Areas Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Areas of fog. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers and
    Areas Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then rain after 10am. Patchy fog before 7am. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East northeast wind 8 to 13 mph.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 55. Light east northeast wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Patchy fog. Low around 48. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. Areas of fog. High near 59. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Areas of fog. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then rain after 10am. Patchy fog before 7am. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Rain likely. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Rain likely. Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Oakland CA
 37.79°N 122.27°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
12:27 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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