Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

SAC NWR (NWRC1)

Lat: 39.41722°NLon: 122.1825°WElev: 120.0ft.

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 04:29 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ENE Williams CASimilar City Names

Wind Advisory January 2, 10:00pm until January 4, 04:00am
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Wind Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 3am.  Low around 53. South southeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 55. South southeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm.  Low around 52. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 3am. Low around 53. South southeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 55. South southeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 52. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles ENE Williams CASimilar City Names
 39.22°N 122°W (Elev. 59 ft)
1:21 am PST Jan 2, 2026
4am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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