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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 3, 01:00 AM PST until January 5, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

SCE Shirley Peak (SE489)

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

34°F

1°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	WSW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	01 Jan 06:40 PM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW Kernville CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 01:00am until January 5, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 42 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Friday Night
Low: 39 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 42 °F
Rain/Snow
then Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 36 °F
Showers then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Sunday
High: 40 °F
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 34 °F
Snow Showers
then Snow
Likely
Monday
High: 38 °F
Chance Snow
Monday Night
Low: 33 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 37. Wind chill values as low as 30. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as 29. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 4am. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Wind chill values as low as 32. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then rain. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. Wind chill values as low as 31. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Rain before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 36. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday

A chance of snow showers before 10am, then snow between 10am and 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Sunday Night

Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

Monday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. North wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.