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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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 01 Jan 10:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NNE Kernville CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 35. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 32. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. Wind chill values as low as 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 35. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 32. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. Wind chill values as low as 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles NNE Kernville CA
 36.02°N 118.24°W (Elev. 8202 ft)
Last Update:
10:56 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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