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 >

Current conditions at

LADDER BUTTE (LDRC1)

Lat: 40.80711°NLon: 121.29651°WElev: 5672.0ft.

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed SSE 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 30 Dec 01:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Bieber CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm.  Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then rain or freezing rain likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Snow level 7200 feet. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 4am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow.  Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then rain or freezing rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Rain. Snow level 7200 feet. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely before 4am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Bieber CA
 41.15°N 121.07°W (Elev. 4163 ft)
1:15 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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