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

CHAGOOPA PLATEAU NEAR MINERAL KING 7E (CHP) (CHPC1)

Lat: 36.47333°NLon: 118.46333°WElev: 9450.0ft.

39°F

4°C

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	NA
Last update	NA

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Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ESE Lodgepole CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

Today
High: 28 °F⇓
Cold
Tonight
Low: 16 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 14 °F
Snow Showers
then Heavy
Snow
Sunday
High: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 8 °F
Heavy Snow
then Snow
Likely
Monday
High: 16 °F
Chance Snow
Monday Night
Low: 8 °F
Chance Snow
Tuesday
High: 18 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny and cold, with a temperature falling to around 22 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 12. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 3. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday

Snow, mainly before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 23. Wind chill values as low as 4. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 14. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 8. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 16. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 18. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 18. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.