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

Eshom Valley Drive (PG200)

Lat: 36.60951°NLon: 118.94981°WElev: 3412.0ft.

52°F

11°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	WSW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	02 Jan 09:40 AM PST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Lodgepole CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

Tonight
Low: 35 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 38 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 35 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 27 °F
Heavy Snow
then Chance
Snow
Monday
High: 37 °F
Chance Snow
Monday Night
Low: 29 °F
Chance Snow
Tuesday
High: 38 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 28 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 3am, then rain. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 7800 feet after midnight. Low around 35. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Steady temperature around 38. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 6800 feet. Low around 33. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Sunday

Snow, mainly before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Wind chill values as low as 25. Southwest wind around 5 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, mainly between 10pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.