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

Porterville, Porterville Municipal Airport (KPTV)

Lat: 36.03333°NLon: 119.06667°WElev: 443.0ft.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 10:50 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Porterville CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 61 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 1pm.  High near 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 54. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of rain, mainly between 10pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 1pm. High near 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 54. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of rain, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Porterville CA
 36.02°N 119.03°W (Elev. 479 ft)
10:56 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
11pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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