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.

47°F

8°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	W 7 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	47°F (8°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	44°F (7°C)
Last update	01 Jan 10:10 AM PST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Lodgepole CA

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

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Winter Storm Warning

Overnight
Low: 26 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 42 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Friday Night
Low: 30 °F
Chance Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 29 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Likely
Sunday
High: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
then Snow
Likely
Monday
High: 32 °F
Chance Snow
Monday Night
Low: 23 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as 22. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday Night

A chance of snow before 3am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 30. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7800 feet. High near 36. Wind chill values as low as 25. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches 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 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 10 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.