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

SCE Shirley Peak (SE489)

Lat: 35.70589°NLon: 118.55977°WElev: 6823.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 03 Jan 06:40 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW Kernville CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 06:58am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning January 3, 06:58am until January 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 37. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  Steady temperature around 34. Wind chill values as low as 27. West southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 33. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West southwest wind around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. Snow level 8800 feet lowering to 8100 feet in the afternoon . High near 40. Wind chill values as low as 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 37. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 10am. Steady temperature around 34. Wind chill values as low as 27. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 33. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West southwest wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles WNW Kernville CA
 35.83°N 118.57°W (Elev. 7359 ft)
5:57 am PST Jan 3, 2026
6am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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