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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

Current conditions at

BLACKROCK (BKRC1)

Lat: 36.09345°NLon: 118.26108°WElev: 8114.0ft.

NA

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 07:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles N Kernville CA

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

  • Today

    Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. Wind chill values as low as 29 early. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. Wind chill values as low as 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. Wind chill values as low as 29 early. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. Wind chill values as low as 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles N Kernville CA
 36.02°N 118.38°W (Elev. 9003 ft)
Last Update:
7:57 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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