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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

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 02:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles NNE Kernville CA

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as 22. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8000 feet. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 23. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °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 23. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 34. 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 5 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 18. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West 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 17. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 24. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as 22. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8000 feet. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 23. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 34. 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 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 18. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. 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 15. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles NNE Kernville CA
 36.12°N 118.32°W (Elev. 7989 ft)
Last Update:
2:57 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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