Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain & Isolated Severe Thunderstorms in Southern California

Snow squalls are likely to cross the Lower Great Lakes this evening and the Ohio Valley through the interior Northeast/northern Mid-Atlantic overnight, before potentially reaching the I-95 corridor from D.C. to New York City early New Year’s Day morning. Heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms will impact coastal southern California including Los Angeles tonight into early on New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Emigrant Gap, Blue Canyon Nyack Airport (KBLU)

Lat: 39.27611°NLon: 120.70806°WElev: 5282.0ft.

light rain,mist

46°F

8°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 31 Dec 10:24 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles W Donner Summit CA

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

    Tonight: Rain.  Areas of fog after 11pm. Low around 37. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain and
    Areas Fog

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 39. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Low around 31. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 32. South wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Areas of fog after 11pm. Low around 37. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 39. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 31. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 32. South wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles W Donner Summit CA
 39.33°N 120.55°W (Elev. 6841 ft)
1:21 pm PST Dec 31, 2025
10pm PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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