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

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed ENE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 31 Dec 09:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NW Chester CA

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

    Tonight: Rain.  Patchy fog. Low around 34. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 38. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow.  Low around 33. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow.  High near 37. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow.  Low around 32. South wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Patchy fog. Low around 34. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 38. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow. Low around 33. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow. High near 37. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 32. South wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NW Chester CA
 40.51°N 121.46°W (Elev. 6424 ft)
1:21 pm PST Dec 31, 2025
10pm PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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