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 Camp Nelson (SE333)

Lat: 36.1402°NLon: 118.6159°WElev: 4836.0ft.

51°F

11°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	SSE 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	02 Jan 12:40 PM PST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SSE Lodgepole CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

This Afternoon
High: 40 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Tonight
Low: 32 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 30 °F
Snow Showers
then Chance
Snow
Sunday
High: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 24 °F
Heavy Snow
then Chance
Snow
Monday
High: 32 °F
Chance Snow
Monday Night
Low: 26 °F
Chance Snow
Tuesday
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Increasing clouds, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 32. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8300 feet. High near 34. Wind chill values as low as 25. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning. Winds could gust 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 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. West wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.