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 >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Dec 31, 2025 at 9:26:44 pm PST

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Friday Night into Saturday Wind Gust Potential

A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect through 2 PM Sunday for the Pacific Coast and Bay Shorelines. Up to 2.2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

Southerly winds are forecast to increase across the region Friday night into Saturday. There are medium (40-70%) to high (70-100%) probabilities of wind gusts above 40 mph. These probabilities are greatest along the coast, areas of higher terrain, and northwest to southeast oriented valleys. Make sure to secure your loose outdoor items and be cautious when driving high profile vehicles during this time.

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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

NWS Forecast Office San Francisco, CA