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

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

Lat: 40.54011°NLon: 121.58016°WElev: 5732.0ft.

29°F

-2°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	E 1 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	27°F (-3°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	30 Dec 07:52 PM PST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NW Chester CA

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 41 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain
New Year's Day
High: 37 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 27 °F
Rain/Snow
then Heavy
Snow
Saturday
High: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 27 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Light south wind. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain. Low around 33. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

New Year's Day

Rain. High near 37. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain. Low around 34. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Friday

Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 30.

Saturday Night

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

Sunday

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

Sunday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Monday

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

Monday Night

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.