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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

DW0117 Three Rivers Museum (D0117)

Lat: 36.44829°NLon: 118.90016°WElev: 860.0ft.

NA

52°F

11°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 03:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Lodgepole CA

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

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 43. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 38. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain before 9am, then rain and snow between 9am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. Snow level 6300 feet. High near 39. Wind chill values as low as 32. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain showers before 7pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level rising to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain, mainly after 4am. Low around 41. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 43. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 38. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of rain before 9am, then rain and snow between 9am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. Snow level 6300 feet. High near 39. Wind chill values as low as 32. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain showers before 7pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level rising to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 41. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Lodgepole CA
 36.52°N 118.72°W (Elev. 5597 ft)
Last Update:
2:57 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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