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

TUNNEL NEAR CATAGO 15W TUN (TUNC1)

Lat: 36.36°NLon: 118.28833°WElev: 8937.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 05:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 06:23am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 3, 06:23am until January 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 13. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. Wind chill values as low as 11. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West northwest wind around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. Wind chill values as low as 14. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 13. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Wind chill values as low as 11. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West northwest wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 26. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles SE Lodgepole CA
 36.31°N 118.45°W (Elev. 10344 ft)
5:57 am PST Jan 3, 2026
6am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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