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 >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Dec 31, 2025 at 3:06:45 am PST

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New Year's Eve Forecast

Colder temperatures midweek, then a transition to a more active pattern Thursday night onward, which will feature the potential for mountain snow and a lowland wintry mix, including possible snow, freezing rain and rain.