Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Northeast; Heavy Rain Returns to California

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. 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

Emigrant Gap, Blue Canyon Nyack Airport (KBLU)

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

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity	17%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint	8°F (-13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	31 Dec 12:00 AM PST

More Information:

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

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

Overnight
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 44 °F
Chance Rain
then Rain
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain
New Year's Day
High: 40 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 39 °F
Showers then
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 29 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 27 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

Rain likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 44. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain. Low around 36. Light and variable wind. 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 40. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain. Low around 37. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday

Rain likely before 10am, then rain showers between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

Sunday Night

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Monday

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

Monday Night

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.